Utility Uniper Sweden, nuclear technology company LeadCold and the Swedish Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) have set up a joint venture to develop and deploy a lead-cooled small modular reactor prototype at Simpevarp near Oskarshamn as early as 2024.
Uniper said the parties have submitted an application to the Swedish Energy Agency for co-financing of a non-nuclear prototype of the reactor, which will be heated by electricity and used for materials testing in an environment of molten lead at high temperature.
First operation of LeadCold’s Sealer (Swedish Advanced Lead Reactor) concept is planned for 2024. The prototype is expected to be used for five years.
Uniper said the parties have submitted an application to the Swedish Energy Agency for co-financing of a non-nuclear prototype of the reactor, which will be heated by electricity and used for materials testing in an environment of molten lead at high temperature.
First operation of LeadCold’s Sealer (Swedish Advanced Lead Reactor) concept is planned for 2024. The prototype is expected to be used for five years.
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