Westinghouse Electric

NRC’s first incremental burnup approval issued for Westinghouse

Westinghouse said this development allows better nuclear fuel efficiency, longer times between reactor refuels and lower operating costs.

OPG and Westinghouse announce upcoming nuclear cooperation

The companies will explore commercial opportunities for Westinghouse’s reactors, licensing and regulatory pathways for new nuclear projects in Canada, and other potential areas for collaboration in the new-build market.

Westinghouse launches eVinci microreactor accelerator hub

The 87,000 square-foot facility will be home to engineering and licensing operations, testing, prototype trials, business development and sales.

Westinghouse plans 300 MW reactor based on AP1000 design

The design is scaled from the AP1000 reactor and is based on what the company said is an “Nth-of-a-kind” operating plant.

Westinghouse to file eVinci docs in bid to speed NRC licensing process

The topical reports are created in an effort to gain early NRC approval on critical aspects of the technology and design.

Westinghouse Electric to be sold for $7.9 billion

Cameco and Brookfield Renewable Partners announced an agreement to acquire Westinghouse for close to $7.9 billion, yet another sign of the increasing interest in nuclear.

Westinghouse lines up suppliers in hopes of deploying AP1000 reactors in Poland

Westinghouse signed supplier agreements with 22 companies allowing for cooperation on the potential construction of its AP1000 reactors in Poland….

NRC renews license of Westinghouse fuel fabrication facility

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has renewed the operating license for Westinghouse’s Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility in Hopkins, South Carolin…

Westinghouse, Bloom Energy partner to push hydrogen produced from nuclear

Westinghouse and Bloom Energy announced an agreement to implement large-scale hydrogen production projects in the nuclear industry….

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Westinghouse said the deal creates “the nuclear industry’s first fully integrated outage, maintenance and modification services business.”…

Agreement would bring Westinghouse micro-reactor to Saskatchewan

Westinghouse and the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) signed an MOU to advance nuclear micro-reactors the Canadian province….

Job change announcements in the electric power and cleantech sectors. Schneider Electric named Jana Gerber as president, microgrid North America. She has more t…

Four Canadian provinces release SMR strategy

Ontario, New Brunswick, Alberta and Saskatchewan released a strategic plan providing a path forward to advance small modular reactors (SMR) in the country….

Southern Nuclear agrees to load accident tolerant fuel at Vogtle Unit 2

The fuel is designed to be more tolerant of changes in the reactor core….