under constructionbwr · Light water
BWRX-300
by GE Hitachi / GE Vernova
Reactor Type
bwr
Electrical Output
300 MWe
Thermal Output
870 MWth
Coolant
Light water
Enrichment
<5% LEU
Refueling Interval
24 months
Design Life
60 years
Passive Safety
Yes
Load Following
Yes
Target LCOE
null
Country
Canada
Status
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
About
Simplified boiling water reactor with natural circulation. Lead project under construction at OPG Darlington, Ontario, Canada — first SMR construction in North America (May 2025). Also far advanced in US NRC licensing for TVA Clinch River site.