Clinch River Nuclear Site Explained

Clinch River Nuclear Site
Coordinates:	35.89°N -84.3825°W
Country:	United States
Location:	Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Status:	P
Owner:	Tennessee Valley Authority
Operator:	Tennessee Valley Authority
Np Reactor Type:	Small modular reactor (SMR)
Ps Cooling Source:	Clinch River

The Clinch River Nuclear Site (CRNS) is a project site owned by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). It was originally the site of the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Project.

In February 2022, the site was announced as the first location of a small modular reactor as part of the TVA's New Nuclear Program, which was approved the same year.^{[1] [2]}

GE-Hitachi Small Modular Reactor (SMR)

In August 2022, TVA announced a signed agreement with GE-Hitachi to plan and license a BWRX-300 small modular reactor at the site.^{[3] [4]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: TVA Board Authorizes New Nuclear Program to Explore Innovative Technology . Tennessee Valley Authority . February 20, 2022.
2. Web site: Derr . Emma . TVA Establishes New Nuclear Program . . February 20, 2022 . February 2022.
3. Web site: Authority . Tennessee Valley . TVA Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Results . 2023-02-14 . www.prnewswire.com . en.
4. Web site: 11 Big Wins for Nuclear Energy in 2022 . 2023-02-14 . Energy.gov . en.