Rolls-Royce to build the first small nuclear reactors in Britain

British space group Rolls Royce On Tuesday, he received support from the UK government to build the first small nuclear reactors in the country.

the advertisement It follows a two -year selection process and reaffirms Britain’s nuclear energy embrace, especially as it pledged on Tuesday Invest 14.2 billion pounds (19.2 billion dollars) for the construction of the Sezueel C Station, the large energy in Eastern England.

UK Energy Minister Ed Miliband said that the building plans to build the first small units reactors in the country (SMRS) will create thousands of jobs, support regional economies and enhance energy security.

“We end the current non -nuclear situation as part of our plan for change and enter a golden nuclear weapon with the largest construction program in a generation,” said Miliband.

The work government at the Legs Center in Britain said that the plans can support up to 3000 jobs and operate the equivalent of 3 million homes once SMRS is connected to the network in the mid -twentieth century.

Rolls Royce Welcoming The British British Energy Energy-Nuclear decision, saying it represents a “very important landmark” of business and Rolls-Royce Smr.

“It is a vote on confidence in our unique nuclear capabilities, which governments around the world will estimate,” Topan Erginbiligi, CEO of Rolls -Royce said in a statement.

“It is also evidence that the strategic options we have taken in the transformation of Rolls-Royce are offered,” he added.

Rolls Royce shares increased by more than 2 % on the news, as it recorded a new 52 -week increase.

The UK government said it intends to sign a contract with Rolls-Royce SMR and to allocate a site later this year, taking into account organizational approval.

SMRS promise to be Smaller and lighter feet One of the traditional plants, which makes it cheaper and faster in construction when they are fully marketed.

Amazon and Google Both deals were signed last year to develop SMRS in the United States, where technology giants are increasingly resorting to nuclear to meet the increasing energy requirements of data centers.

As is low carbon, defenders Argue This nuclear energy has the ability to play an important role in helping countries to generate electricity while reducing emissions and reducing their dependence on fossil fuels.

Some environmental groups, however, warning The nuclear industry is an expensive distraction and harmful to cheaper and cleaner alternatives.