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Texas A&M University System To Bring Nuclear Reactors To Texas A&M-RELLIS

Initiative aims to enhance Texas’ power grid and support technological growth with advanced nuclear energy solutions.

By Texas A&M University System, MAY 29, 2024

Leaders at The Texas A&M University System announced plans Wednesday to bring the latest nuclear reactors to Texas A&M-RELLIS.

John Sharp, chancellor of the Texas A&M System, said the System seeks to provide a platform for companies to test the latest reactors and technologies. It also will address the pressing need for increased power supply…………………………………….

To kickstart the latest nuclear initiative, the Texas A&M System will be seeking information — and later proposals — from manufacturers of nuclear reactors. Ultimately, the site could host multiple electrical power-generating facilities, and it could host first-of-a-kind reactors with a net increase of up to 1 GW of capacity that will have a direct connection to the grid operated by Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc., or as it is more commonly called, ERCOT..

Representatives from the System and from the companies hope to stand up operational reactors within the next five to seven years.  https://today.tamu.edu/2024/05/29/texas-am-university-system-to-bring-nuclear-reactors-to-rellis/

May 30, 2024 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Education, USA