From powering up the world’s first full-scale commercial nuclear power plant in 1957, to the development of our current portfolio of advanced solutions for the today's complex grids; Westinghouse has been, and continues to be, true innovators in the nuclear industry. Currently, almost half of all commercial nuclear plants in operation today are using trusted, proven Westinghouse technology. Pioneering new innovations such as fully passive-safety systems, heat-pipe technology, and our approach to modular plant construction, demonstrate how Westinghouse continues to raise the bar for what modern nuclear power plants should deliver.
With demand for reliable, emission-free power projected to sky-rocket in the coming years, Westinghouse is uniquely positioned in the industry, with not just one, but four different advanced solutions, covering the size requirements and application needs of tomorrow.
The AP1000® reactor at 1200 MW of electrical power is the world's most advanced nuclear technology operating today. Delivering record-setting performance, the proven global fleet of GEN III+ AP1000 PWRs has a current global fleet of 6 modern, operating reactors with another 18 expected to be operating by the 2030s.
The AP300™ small modular reactor at 330 MW of electrical power is the world’s only SMR based on deployed, operating & advanced reactor technology, (the AP1000). The ultra-compact, simplified AP300 SMR design reduces construction timeframes, operating costs and maintenance costs.
The eVinci® microreactor at 5 MW of electrical power is a ‘nuclear battery’ designed for remote and decentralized power generation. With the ability to run for at least 8 years between refueling, the eVinci microreactor is designed to deliver safe and reliable electricity and heat generation for non-traditional nuclear applications.
Rounding out the Westinghouse new plants portfolio is the non-nuclear, grid-scale long duration energy storage (LDES) system. Designed to help firm-up renewable-heavy power systems, this unique pumped thermal storage solution is a patented system engineered to fill the LDES gap without using lithium-ion batteries.
Learn more about Westinghouse's modern new plant designs, that are helping to create a responsible, energy-abundant future.