US to build ‘historic’ 6,000-megawatt nuclear plant powering 4.5 million homes

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is partnering with ENTRA1 Energy to develop up to 6 gigawatts of new nuclear power using six new plants across its seven-state area. These plants will use NuScale Power Modules (SMRs), expected to provide around 5.5 gigawatts of electricity, enough for approximately 4.5 million homes. ENTRA1 Energy will finance, build, and own the plants while TVA will purchase the power. This initiative aims to meet growing demands for carbon-free electricity from industries like AI, critical mining, and semiconductor manufacturing.