Rolls-Royce secures deal for KODA-made hardware to drive the next generation of nuclear power stations

Date:
Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:20:00 +0000

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Czech nuclear hardware manufacturer KODA JS has been chosen by Rolls-Royce to deliver safety infrastructure to upcoming power stations in Europe and the UK.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Critical safety hardware for an upcoming range of Rolls-Royces turbine-equipped nuclear power stations is being provided by KODA JS The Czech company will provide safety mechanisms
for 470 MW reactors KODA JS was bought by the Czech Republics state-backed electric power company EZ in 2022, removing it from its previous Russian owner, OMZ Development of new nuclear plants based around Rolls-Royce
turbines will feature critical safety hardware from KODA JS, it has been announced. The Czechia-based company once part of the old KODA Works organization will design and manufacture the Control Rod Drive Mechanisms, which are vital for regulating output and handling safety in emergencies.

The Rolls-Royce SMR (small modular reactor, but also referred to as UK SMR)
is a reactor capable of outputting 470 MW of energy. Thats the equivalent of 150 onshore wind turbines, and offers a low-carbon, always on, and virtually invisible alternative to landscape-spoiling steel and fiberglass constructions. Competition for nuclear hardware expertise is strong across Europe, and KODA JS is considered a tier-one supplier. The deal is expected
to be worth K 1 billion Czech Koruna (around 35 million) per Rolls-Royce
power station. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here: Memorandum of Understanding Announcement of the KODA JS built Control Rod Drive Mechanisms (CRDMs) follows an earlier Memorandum of Understanding with Rolls-Royce, in which the British company developed plans to develop sites in the Czech Republic, enabling deployment of up to 3GW of power.

Daniel Bene, Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of EZ, said: "It is precisely EZs role as a strategic partner and shareholder of Rolls-Royce SMR that is key to these successes for Czech companies. koda JS now faces the
task of developing a prototype specifically for small modular reactors so
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The Rolls-Royce SMR project is forecast to create 40,000 jobs in the UK by 2050, and is targeting 250bn of exports. It has additional Memorandums of Understanding in place with Estonia and Turkey, and is delivering a trio of SMRs to locations on Swedens west coast. Leading the SMR field Small modular reactors are seen as the future of nuclear power, providing the option to assemble on-site rather than requiring huge civil engineering projects. While smaller in size and output (providing 300 MW rather than 1,000 MW), they are also more affordable than traditional nuclear power stations, and can be situated closer to industrial sites. KODA JS has proven capability in delivering one of the most important components in our power plant," noted Chris Cholerton, Rolls-Royce SMR Chief Executive. Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

"As one of the few businesses in Europe able to provide this vital component, we are proud to have secured Skoda JS as a strategic supplier, further demonstrating the industrial benefits that this project brings."

Rolls-Royce is seen as one of the foremost SMR builders, an extension of its turbine technology. This dates to the 1940s, and over the years has been adapted for propulsion across a number of vehicle types, land, sea and air,
as well as power generation. Similarly, KODA JS has a notable legacy and
draws on around 70 years worth of nuclear power know-how. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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