Source · Select Committees · Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Recommendation 23
23
Accepted
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Government funding decisions on Advanced Modular Reactor (AMR) technologies are critical for progress.
Conclusion
AMRs may offer new advantages in terms of cost and the potential for co-generation. But if they are to advance the research and development needs to move from the desk and the lab towards demonstrators, and this will require the Government to make decisions as to which technologies to fund.
Government Response Summary
The government agrees with the committee's findings and announced funding in July for USNC UK and NNL-JAEA for Phase B of the Advanced Modular Reactor Research, Development and Demonstration programme, aiming for an AMR demonstration by the early 2030s.
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Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
The Government agrees with the findings from the committee and are working towards accelerating the Advanced Modular Reactor Research, Development and Demonstration programme. In July this year, funding was announced for USNC UK and NNL-JAEA for Phase B of the programme that aims to enable an AMR demonstration by the early 2030s.