Polish developer targets £35 bln UK SMR fleet, eyes AI energy demand

Published 11:01 on July 2, 2026 / Last updated at 11:01 on July 2, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification)

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A Polish small modular reactor (SMR) developer has unveiled plans to invest £35 billion in a fleet of 14 nuclear reactors across three sites in Britain, targeting first power generation by 2034 as the UK seeks to expand low-carbon electricity supply and support growing demand from AI data centres.
A Polish small modular reactor (SMR) developer has unveiled plans to invest £35 billion in a fleet of 14 nuclear reactors across three sites in Britain, targeting first power generation by 2034 as the UK seeks to expand low-carbon electricity supply and support growing demand from AI data centres.


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