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ABB and Paragon to Enhance US Nuclear Power
The collaboration aims to meet growing US energy demands, particularly for data centers and AI, with SMRs seen as a flexible solution due to their compact size.
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ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with specialist US company Paragon Energy Solutions to develop integrated Instrumentation, Control and Electrification solutions for the nuclear power industry in the United States. The collaboration will explore developing a single-vendor solution that covers both critical and non-critical areas of nuclear facilities, to support operations across existing plants and next generation small modular reactors (SMRs).
Under the scope of the MoU, ABB will be able to provide automation, electrification and digital solutions for the non-critical areas of nuclear plants, including control room systems, the electrical auxiliary components of a power plant system known as balance of plant and the ABB UNITROL® excitation system. ABB can also deliver technologies that support asset performance management and cyber security, to enhance overall plant infrastructure and operational efficiency.
Paragon will focus on critical area systems within a nuclear facility. This includes critical instrumentation and control solutions such as safety automation systems (for example Reactor Protection Systems and Engineered Safety Features Actuation Systems), neutron monitoring, and essential electrical components namely breakers, switchgear and motor control centers. Paragon will also oversee component qualification and dedication to meet rigorous industry standards.
The collaboration is driven by a shared commitment to meet growing energy demands in the US, particularly in energy-intensive sectors such as data centers and AI infrastructure. The US Department of Energy has announced a $900 million funding initiative for SMRs as part of efforts to advance nuclear energy technologies. SMRs are seen as a solution to data center growth because they offer flexible deployment due to their compact size and modular design.
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Under the scope of the MoU, ABB will be able to provide automation, electrification and digital solutions for the non-critical areas of nuclear plants, including control room systems, the electrical auxiliary components of a power plant system known as balance of plant and the ABB UNITROL® excitation system. ABB can also deliver technologies that support asset performance management and cyber security, to enhance overall plant infrastructure and operational efficiency.
Paragon will focus on critical area systems within a nuclear facility. This includes critical instrumentation and control solutions such as safety automation systems (for example Reactor Protection Systems and Engineered Safety Features Actuation Systems), neutron monitoring, and essential electrical components namely breakers, switchgear and motor control centers. Paragon will also oversee component qualification and dedication to meet rigorous industry standards.
The collaboration is driven by a shared commitment to meet growing energy demands in the US, particularly in energy-intensive sectors such as data centers and AI infrastructure. The US Department of Energy has announced a $900 million funding initiative for SMRs as part of efforts to advance nuclear energy technologies. SMRs are seen as a solution to data center growth because they offer flexible deployment due to their compact size and modular design.
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