Army to spend $2B to build nuclear microreactors at 5 bases as US seeks to expand nuclear power - AP News
The Army plans microreactors at five bases, funding five companies with up to $2.2 billion over five years.
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“Army to spend $2B to build nuclear microreactors at 5 bases as US seeks to ramp up nuclear power - AP News”
Army to spend $2B to build nuclear microreactors at 5 bases as US seeks to expand nuclear power - AP News
Key points
- 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.
Other reports
- SourceBloombergUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BloombergSourceBloombergUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Bloomberg
“US to Spend Billions to Power Army Bases With Nuclear Reactors”
- SourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York TimesSourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York Times
“Army Awards $2.2 Billion for ‘Microreactors’ On U.S. Bases”
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The Army plans microreactors at five bases, funding five companies with up to $2.2 billion over five years.