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The reactor is still to be developed by Rolls Royce, which is hidden in mid article. The don't have plans, not even a working prototype yet, so expect delays to at least the mid 2040s.




The underpant gnome version of nuclear power?

Step 1: Find and reserve site of nuclear plant

Step 2: ???

Step 3: Power!


One has to expect any promise of future nuclear to have the optimism turned up to 11, right to the limit of plausibility. The reality will inevitably disappoint.



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