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Westinghouse and Penn State to Explore Deploying Micro Nuclear Reactors

Research and Development Would Advance the Small Modular Reactors, a Proposed Sustainable Energy Solution

Cranberry Township, PA, May 19, 2022 – Penn State and Westinghouse announced that they will partner on research and development efforts focused on exploring and applying nuclear engineering and science innovations to societal needs. They will also begin discussions about siting Westinghouse’s eVinci™ micro reactor, a next-generation, small modular reactor designed to address sustainable power needs from immediate use in large communities to decentralized remote applications, at University Park. They signed a memorandum of understanding detailing the partnership at Westinghouse headquarters in Cranberry yesterday (May 18).

Westinghouse and Saskatchewan Research Council Advance Micro Reactors in Canada

eVinci™ Micro Reactor Technology Offers Customized, Clean Energy Solutions for Remote Areas

Saskatoon, SK, Canada, May 18, 2022 –The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) and Westinghouse Electric Canada have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance very small modular reactors (vSMRs), also known as micro reactors, in Saskatchewan.

Westinghouse Expands Global Energy Storage Technology

Company Signs Agreement in Bulgaria to Promote Energy Security

Cranberry Township, PA, May 5, 2022 – Westinghouse Electric Company and Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH), the state-owned energy enterprise, have signed today a Memorandum of Understanding to implement Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) in Bulgaria. The signing was witnessed by the Minister of Energy of Bulgaria Alexander Nikolov.

Westinghouse to Provide Long-Term Fuel Supply for Vattenfall

Solna, Sweden, May 5, 2022 – Vattenfall Nuclear Fuel AB and Westinghouse Electric Sweden AB announced a new agreement to ensure long-term fuel supply to the majority of the nuclear reactors in Sweden which are operated by Vattenfall.

Westinghouse Names Margaret Cosentino Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs

Cranberry Township, PA, May 2, 2022 – Westinghouse Electric Company has appointed Margaret Cosentino as Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, effective immediately. In this role, Margaret is responsible for Westinghouse’s strategic approach to global government relations, public policy, communications, brand reputation, and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).

Four Additional Westinghouse AP1000® Reactors to be Built in China

New Units Using AP1000 Technology at Sanmen and Haiyang to Expand Carbon-Free Power

Cranberry Township, PA, April 26, 2022 – Westinghouse Electric Company celebrates the recent approval by China’s State Council to proceed with construction of four additional AP1000® reactors, increasing the global AP1000 fleet to 10 units.

Westinghouse Signs Agreement to Acquire BHI Energy

Cranberry Township, PA, April 14, 2022 – Westinghouse Electric Company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire BHI Energy. Incorporating the industry-recognized excellence of BHI’s service quality and customer partnerships, Westinghouse will expand its global capabilities and expertise in nuclear plant maintenance and modification services, industrial, power delivery, and complementary renewables including solar, wind and hydro power.

Westinghouse Signs Additional Strategic Partnerships with Czech Firms to Build AP1000® Reactors at Dukovany Nuclear Site

Prague, Czech Republic, April 11, 2022 – Westinghouse Electric Company signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with nine companies in the Czech Republic. The MOUs signed cover cooperation on the potential deployment of an AP1000® plant for the Dukovany 5 project as well as other potential AP1000 projects in Central Europe. These MOUs add to the seven agreements signed with local companies in the Czech Republic in January 2022.

Westinghouse Extends UK Nuclear Power Plant's Life

Company Joins Industry Partners to Keep Sizewell B Nuclear Power Plant Operating to 2055

Suffolk, UK, April 7, 2022 – Westinghouse, together with Jacobs and General Electric, has been chosen by EDF to support the preliminary life extension work at the Sizewell B nuclear power station in Suffolk, United Kingdom. EDF, which operates Sizewell B, is leading a Long-Term Operation (LTO) program aimed at extending the station’s operating lifespan by 20 years to 2055.

Westinghouse Signs Strategic Partnerships with Slovenian Firms to Build AP1000® Reactors in Central and Eastern Europe

Krško, Slovenia, April 5, 2022 –Westinghouse Electric Company today signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with three companies in Slovenia. The MOUs will cover cooperation on the potential AP1000® plant projects across Central and Eastern Europe.