Rolls-Royce SMR

The Rolls-Royce SMR is a UK solution to the global climate change challenge and will help address the need for more affordable, home-grown, clean energy. A strong, diverse supply chain is critical to the success of this generational opportunity.   This radical approach to new nuclear can make a transformational contribution to the UK economy and our success in the Great British Nuclear selection process for SMRs before the end of the year, will unlock supply chain investment and job creation – with an opportunity to secure up to 78% UK content.   Rolls-Royce SMR has already spent close to £200million with more than 250 suppliers and is working hard to bring more SMEs and businesses with a non-nuclear background on board.   Recently, Rolls-Royce SMR held a supplier conference attended by several hundred representatives of the supply chain. The presentations from the conference are now available to view here: https://lnkd.in/e3EDTufY   Find out more about how to become part of the Rolls-Royce SMR supply chain: https://lnkd.in/eryea3PM #RollsRoyceSMR #SupplyChain #NetZero AMRC The University of Sheffield #SMR #Nuclear

Decarbonising the North’s industrial sector can be largely funded by the private sector, according to a report published today by the The Northern Powerhouse Partnership (NPP). The report builds on new analysis from Cambridge Econometrics which shows that industrial decarbonisation and reducing emissions from real estate are the sectors offering the highest potential private investment leverage overall. Rolls-Royce SMR’s Government and Corporate Affairs Director, Alastair Evans, said: “This report demonstrates how infrastructure projects can successfully ‘crowd-in’ investment – a model we have used to establish and grow the Rolls-Royce SMR business. “Our future domestic growth will be spurred by our success in the Great British Nuclear (SMR) selection process, with an announcement on successful technologies expected before the end of the year. Our success in this selection will unlock enormous potential for investment in the north and beyond. “Rolls-Royce SMR already has its headquarters and regional office in the North West and recently announced an investment of up to £15 million in a module development facility in #Sheffield, so is already heavily committed to building the North’s net zero economy.” https://lnkd.in/eK5MUW7D #RollsRoyceSMR #SMR #NetZero #Decarbonisation

The Nuclear Industry Association has applied for a justification decision for the Rolls-Royce SMR reactor design. The application makes the case that the benefits of clean, firm, flexible power from a Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactor (SMR) would far outweigh any potential risks which are, in any event, rigorously controlled by robust safety features, including passive safety systems, built into the design, in line with the UK’s regulatory requirements. Helena Perry, Rolls-Royce SMR’s Safety and Regulatory Affairs Director, said: “As the UK’s most advanced SMR design, today’s submission for regulatory justification is another important step to ensure that we can continue to move at pace towards deployment in the UK.   “Each Rolls-Royce SMR ‘factory-built’ nuclear power plant will provide enough clean, affordable, electricity to power a million homes for 60 years - delivering energy security, enabling net zero and making a transformational contribution to the UK economy.   “Rolls-Royce SMR remains on track to complete Step 2 of the Generic Design Assessment by the nuclear industry’s independent regulators and move immediately into the third and final step this summer.” https://lnkd.in/eJGWPu5P

As Rolls-Royce SMR prepares to enter step 3 of the Generic Design Assessment (GDA) by the UK nuclear industry’s independent regulators, it is simultaneously running a robust auditing programme to solidify quality in standards and operations.  Following a series of independent audits, Rolls-Royce SMR has achieved ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 certification. These certifications demonstrate rigorous and robust arrangements are in place for regulatory compliance and effective risk management for health, safety and the environment.    In today’s globalised economy, businesses are increasingly held accountable for their environmental impact and the safety and health of their workers.  ISO14001 and ISO45001 are two key certifications that help organisations meet these responsibilities. ISO 14001 focuses on environmental management systems, while ISO 45001 addresses health and safety management systems.  Peter Caines, Rolls-Royce SMR Health, Safety and Environment Manager, commented: “Gaining this certification demonstrates that we have the appropriate systems, tools, and specialists in place to deliver our mission with environmental considerations and safety at the forefront.  The certification process recorded several areas of good practice, and this achievement is a validation of the excellent work and outstanding efforts of all involved.” Achieving these certifications demonstrates a commitment to sustainable and safe operational practices and is a crucial enabler for sustainable and responsible growth. #RollsRoyceSMR #WeAreSMR #DesignedForDelivery 

Rolls-Royce SMR has enlisted GSE Solutions to develop a power station simulator, as it continues to mature the design of its Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology and remains on track to complete Step 2 of the Generic Design Assessment this summer. https://lnkd.in/eFWscdjg #SMR

We are so proud to hear of the recognition by Diversity Network Awards of our employee networks, Beta and Genie, as finalists in the 'Outstanding New Network of the Year' and 'Outstanding Women's Network of the Year' categories. Rolls-Royce SMR is committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce that delivers social value in the communities where it operates.  People are our greatest asset and, through strength in diversity, Rolls-Royce SMR stands ready to move forward rapidly following a successful outcome in the Great British Nuclear selection process.  With 700 employees, and in preparation for a further significant ramp-up in people and capability, Rolls-Royce SMR remains committed to:  • Attracting more women into the nuclear sector, aiming to reduce our gender pay gap to less than 5% by 2030 - although Rolls-Royce SMR is already sector leading in gender balance across several areas of the business. • Supporting women into early career roles, with a commitment of 50% of our apprentice and graduate intakes to be female within the next 5 years.  Using our Inclusion Networks to embed and support inclusion and understanding throughout our business. • Ensuring the same opportunities for promotion and progression apply to everyone, including those with disabilities, heath conditions and people from other minority groups. • Ensuring that our inclusion values are deployed more widely and throughout our supply chain.    Please visit our website to view our current vacancies https://lnkd.in/gH5EPTTB #RollsRoyceSMR #WeAreSMR #netzero #SocialValue Great British Nuclear Department for Energy Security and Net Zero 

Rolls-Royce SMR has enlisted GSE Solutions to develop a power station simulator, as it continues to mature the design of its SMR technology and remains on track to complete Step 2 of the Generic Design Assessment this summer.   GSE Solutions is a world leader in advanced engineering and workforce solutions across the clean-energy and power industries. This simulator will play a key role in Rolls-Royce SMR’s programme to develop, verify and validate the performance and control systems of its unique ‘factory-built’ nuclear power plant. It forms part of a much wider programme of development activities that are focussed on ensuring the ‘delivery-certain’ nature of the plant.   David Dodd, Rolls-Royce SMR Engineering Director, said: “Commissioning a simulation and test platform is another stride towards deploying the first Rolls-Royce SMR power plant. The work with GSE is part of our ‘digital-first’ methodology and our truly modular approach to developing new nuclear power – a reliable source of clean, affordable energy for the UK and the rest of the world.” #RollsRoyceSMR #DigitalFirst #Netzero Great British Nuclear, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero https://lnkd.in/dkn6XCQy

Rolls-Royce SMR is ready to make a transformational contribution to the UK economy.  A commitment to build and operate a fleet of Rolls-Royce SMR power plants will result in a contribution of up to £54 billion to the UK economy between 2025 and 2105.  The Gross Value Added (GVA) figure will be generated by the manufacture, build and operation of a fleet of Rolls-Royce SMR’s factory-built power plants.  This programme of work has the potential to create more than 15,000 long-term, high-skilled jobs – with a large percentage of these roles based across the north, midlands, and North Wales.  Already with a 700 strong UK-based team, Rolls-Royce SMR is prepared for another significant ramp up in staff – including an intake of new apprentices and introducing new entrants to the nuclear sector.  Rolls-Royce SMR is committed to working proactively with the communities in which it operates to maximise local benefit and create a positive lasting legacy. #RollsRoyceSMR #Netzero #SocialValue #Nuclear #WeAreSMR Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, HM Treasury Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities 

Today, Rolls-Royce SMR has submitted its tender response to Great British Nuclear (GBN) as part of the process to select small modular reactor technologies for deployment in the UK.  This is an extremely exciting time for Rolls-Royce SMR which stands ready to move rapidly to the next phase. Selection by GBN before the end of the year will unlock supply chain investment, job creation and enormous opportunities to export this unique product to countries around the world that are seeking to strengthen their energy security with a long-term, low-carbon solution. #RollsRoyceSMR #NetZero #Nuclear #Growth #Investment Great British Nuclear Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

The Rolls-Royce SMR is #designedfordelivery… this unique ‘factory-built’ nuclear power plant is a radically different approach to deploying well established nuclear technology. This results in significant advantages over ‘traditional’ onsite construction - including improved quality control, shorter construction times and increased safety. Recently, Rolls-Royce SMR opened a £multi-million facility in Sheffield to manufacture and test prototype modules. This is further example of how this ‘home-grown’ technology can lead the nuclear renaissance in the UK and demonstrates a long-term commitment to infrastructure and the skills of the future. Find out more about the Rolls-Royce SMR ‘factory-built’ approach: https://lnkd.in/eRADkmBa #RollsRoyceSMR #DigitalFirst #netzero #sheffield Great British Nuclear Department for Energy Security and Net Zero bloc digital AMRC