The UK National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL) has launched its latest five-year strategic plan that aims to meet government projections for rapid growth over the coming years in both large-scale and new advanced reactors.
UKNNL said the 2026-2031 plan was in response to a December 2024 review by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero into what role the laboratory must play to meet advancing nuclear ambitions.
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