Army to spend $2B to build nuclear microreactors at 5 bases as US seeks to expand nuclear power - AP News
They publishedArmy to spend $2B to build nuclear microreactors at 5 bases as US seeks to ramp up nuclear power - AP News
First reportBloomberg · 26 Aug, 20:00Z
Latest reportAP News · 26 Aug, 20:34Z
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Why it matters
What
The Army plans microreactors at five bases, funding five companies with up to $2.2 billion over five years.
Why
More than 20 reactors are expected to provide resilient baseload power independent of the electric grid.
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The Army’s licensing process, rather than NRC oversight, and the timing of construction and operations.
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Summary
- Army plans to install nuclear microreactors at five bases from New York to Texas.
- Up to $2.2 billion over five years will fund five selected companies.
- Expecting more than 20 microreactors to be built and operated.
- Reactors aim to provide resilient baseload power independent of the grid.
- Regulatory approach: Army will license reactors rather than the NRC.