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Where will the UK's first small modular nuclear power station be built?

Wylfa, on Anglesey, also known as Ynys Mon, has been chosen as the site for the UK's first small modular reactor nuclear power station, the UK government has confirmed. Officials estimate the site in north Wales will support hundreds of full-time jobs, as well as 3,000 jobs in the local economy at the height of construction.

Who will build the UK's first small modular nuclear reactor?

The project will be run by the publicly owned company Great British Energy-Nuclear and is supported by a UK government investment of £2.5bn. Rolls-Royce SMR is set to design the UK's first small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), pending final contracts, which are expected to be signed later this year.

Will Rolls-Royce design the UK's first small modular nuclear reactor?

Rolls-Royce SMR is set to design the UK's first small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), pending final contracts, which are expected to be signed later this year. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: "Britain was once a world-leader in nuclear power, but years of neglect and inertia has meant places like Anglesey have been let down and left behind."

What is a portable power station?

Portable power stations – often battery-based and increasingly solar-ready – are becoming a practical option for construction sites, infrastructure projects, and facilities teams. They provide silent, zero-emission electricity without the noise, fuel, or maintenance headaches of traditional generators.