From Westinhouse:
eVinci™ Microreactor
Westinghouse is currently developing the eVinci™ Microreactor, a next-generation, micro-modular reactor for decentralized remote applications.The eVinci™ microreactor’s innovative design combines new technologies with 60+ years of commercial nuclear design and engineering, creating a cost-competitive and resilient source of power with superior reliability and minimal maintenance. Its small size allows for transportability and rapid, on-site deployment in contrast to plants requiring large amounts of construction. eVinci™ can produce 5MWe with a 15MWth core design. The reactor core is designed to run for eight or more full-power years before refueling.
eVinci™ Microreactor Key Benefits
- Reliable energy source in all weather conditions, temperatures, and locations.
- Fully factory-assembled and transportable in shipping containers via rail, barge, and truck.
- Above-ground installation requires minimum ground disruption with less than a 2-acre footprint.
- Minimal onsite personnel required for operation/maintenance/security.
- Seamless, reliable pairing with wind, solar, and hydro with grid forming or grid following capabilities.
- Ability to immediately load-follow and load-shed within milliseconds.
- Can provide process heat for district heating or high-grade heat for industrial applications.
- Flexible energy with scale-up and scale-down capabilities.
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Based on the "1MW can power 1000 average homes" rule of thumb you can supply 4999 of your favorite neighbors, or keep it all to yourself and let your inner Ben Franklin/Thomas Edison/George Westinghouse/Nikola Tesla run wild!
Westinghouse is jointly owned by Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) and Cameco (CCJ)
