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NEI SMR UK Summit

NEI SMR UK Summit. 20 th October 2015 Paul Harding U-Battery. U-Battery: Part of the solution. A local source of heat (800 degrees C) and electricity. Single unit is 10MWt, 4MWe.

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NEI SMR UK Summit

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  1. NEI SMR UK Summit 20th October 2015 Paul Harding U-Battery

  2. U-Battery: Part of the solution • A local source of heat (800 degrees C) and electricity. • Single unit is 10MWt, 4MWe. • Powered by inherently safe TRISO fuel (ceramic coated uranium dioxide granules embedded in a graphite matrix). • Helium coolant in primary circuit. • Nitrogen in secondary circuit driving gas turbine/generator set – direct Brayton Cycle. • Occupies volume of 2 squash courts – footprint equivalent to penalty area on football pitch.

  3. Development Consortium Leading Members Supporting Members

  4. Project Development

  5. Phasing of Project Phase 1 • Mid 2015 to Mid 2017. • £16M. • Basic design. • Refinement of cost estimate. • Preliminary regulatory submissions. Phases 2 and 3 • 2018 to 2023. • £18M design and licensing. • £100M hardware. • Detailed design. • Procurement and manufacture. • Licensing application and approval. • Construction, installation, testing, commissioning. • Operation.

  6. Two independent market studies commissioned by URENCO • Collinson Grant 2014 (UK and Global) • Aurora 2015 (UK )

  7. Projected market

  8. 1DECC’s Electricity Market Reform: Contract for Difference – Allocation Methodology for Renewable Generation (Aug 2013) On-grid A £72 CfD compares favourably to other low-carbon technologies, and is lower than offshore wind in 2020 Administrative strike prices, £/MWh (2015) U-battery required CfD £72/MWh Energy from waste with CHP Solar PV (>5MW) Offshore wind Offshore wind 2020 Hinkley point C Onshore wind

  9. Current Key Work

  10. Recent Progress • Incorporating JV Company in UK • Concept Design for fuelling/refuelling • Engaged with URENCO UK for FOAK siting and licensing

  11. Evolving Basic Design

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