SGE has announced plans to build 14 Small Modular Reactors (SMR) across three sites in the UK - a combined 4.2GW fleet which could deliver enough clean power for almost eight million homes for at least 60 years.

The plans by SGE, a European SMR development and investment platform, would see the Hitachi BWRX-300 reactors developed, which in total could provide 11% of the UK’s power needs.

The deployment team includes SGE, GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy, Samsung C&T, Laing O’Rourke, Aecon Group Inc., Fermi Development, Etara and an experienced nuclear operator.

The company has submitted an application under the UK’s Advanced Nuclear Framework (ANF) and has established SGE SMR UK Limited as its dedicated UK-based project vehicle.

The project is targeting three multi-unit sites, the first to host six BWRX-300 units, with two further sites to follow. In total, the programme represents a significant addition to the UK’s future nuclear capacity.

The UK project builds on significant regulatory groundwork already in place for the BWRX-300, a tenth generation, proven technology that draws on the experience of 67 successful reactor deployments.

Michał Sołowow, founder of SGE, said: “We are focused on delivering efficient, safe, affordable, and clean nuclear energy power at fleet scale. The UK is home to one of the world’s most experienced nuclear workforce and the British Government has provided a clear path to market with the Advanced Nuclear Framework.

“Because of this, I am confident we will set a new standard for nuclear development by combining our disruptive business model with the BWRX-300’s tenth generation proven technology.  We will rely strongly on the UK supply chain; it is a critical element for our project.  Our project will create a distinct competitive advantage for UK economy.”

SGE anticipates this project will enter the Advanced Nuclear Pipeline in November 2026, with site selection and government support scheme negotiations completed in the first half of 2027; after which major investment, site preparation and licensing work would begin within approximately a year, with first commercial operation of the first unit targeted for 2034.