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Last Energy sets up microreactor deals for Poland and the U.K.

March 29, 2023, 7:00AMNuclear News

A rendering of Last Energy's nuclear power plant. (Image: Last Energy)

Startup company Last Energy has announced power purchase agreements for 34 units of its 20-MWe nuclear power plants with four industrial partners in Poland and the United Kingdom. In total, according to the company, the deals represent more than $18.9 billion in electricity sales.

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Last Energy sets up microreactor deals for Poland and the U.K.

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