<p>The British Energy Security Strategy set out our ambition for deploying up to 24 gigawatts of civil nuclear by 2050, around 25% of our projected 2050 electricity demand. We launched Great British Nuclear (GBN) to help deliver new nuclear projects.</p><p> </p><p>GBN is currently conducting a Technology Selection Process to select the best Small Modular Reactor technologies for the UK to facilitate the Government’s ambition to take two Final Investment Decisions next parliament.</p><p> </p><p>Chosen SMR technologies will be offered an unprecedented level of support and funding to support technology development and site-specific design, as well as a close partnership with GBN, which will be ready and able to provide developer capability and support in accessing sites.</p><p> </p><p>GBN will also support the Government’s consideration of further large Gigawatt-scale projects to help us deliver on our net zero ambitions.</p>