SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 16, 2026Interesting Engineering

US nuclear firm submits plan for 240 MW small modular reactor to power 1.5 million homes

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First American Nuclear submitted plans to the NRC for its EAGL-1 reactor, which uses lead-bismuth cooling and generates 240 megawatts. Six reactors could power 1.5 million homes.

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