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Türkiye Small Modular Reactor development

Overview

Türkiye is advancing its nuclear energy strategy with a focus on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). Following signals of support from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), the Turkish government has outlined an ambitious expansion plan.

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar stated that the country aims to reach an SMR capacity of 5,000 megawatts by 2050. This target exceeds the capacity of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant. The strategy involves constructing large-scale plants in Sinop and Thrace, while fostering a local industrial ecosystem to promote employment and exports.

These modular units are intended to provide continuous electricity to military sites, industrial zones, and disaster areas. The initiative aligns with a global resurgence in nuclear energy driven by net-zero emission goals and the electricity demands of AI data centers.

Entities

Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant · World Nuclear Association · Alparslan Bayraktar · Türkiye

Timeline

  1. 17 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Türkiye targets 5,000 MW capacity in Small Modular Reactor expansion

    Türkiye aims for 5,000 MW of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) capacity by 2050, joining a global trend where SMRs are expected to attract $1.5 trillion in investment to meet rising energy demands.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    U.S. USTDA Signals Support for Turkey's Small Modular Reactor Plans

    USTDA deputy director Thomas Hardy announced U.S. support for Turkey’s SMR nuclear plans, offering regulatory help and potential joint projects as Turkey targets 5 GW SMR capacity by 2053.

Sources

master.com.cy · thewrestlingnetwork.com