Fermi America’s partnership with Westinghouse Electric is an extraordinary collaboration. Collectively, they’re pushing to advance the deployment of AP1000 nuclear reactors. This partnership envisions installing the latest and most advanced AP1000 reactor. If successful, this action would upend the nuclear energy status quo. Governments around the world are making AP1000 technology the foundation of their nuclear energy programs. The deal was finalized in June 2025 as one of many developing under this sunny new trend.
Today, six AP1000 reactors are in commercial operation around the world, demonstrating the technology’s success and maturity. These reactors feature fully passive safety systems that greatly enhance their safety pedigree. Their modular construction design makes the process quick and easy. AP1000 reactors are famous for their efficiency. They maximize space for each megawatt of power generated, representing one of the most technically advanced, efficient, and safest Generation III+ designs—both new and old—today.
Global Adoption of AP1000 Technology
That popularity extends overseas, where 14 AP1000 reactors are actually under construction, with another five now under contract. Poland, Ukraine and Bulgaria have adopted AP1000 technology into their nuclear energy plans. This decision represents a major step in the direction of innovative, advanced nuclear technologies.
Moreover, AP1000 technology already is being seriously considered—with sizable government support—at several sites in Europe, as well as at locations in the United Kingdom and North America. The overwhelming adoption proves that today’s consumers are seeking safe, reliable, and efficient energy sources. This change is largely in reaction to the increasing demand for energy, as well as an increasing desire for sustainability.
Westinghouse Energy Systems President Dan Lipman underscored the transformational potential of this technology when he said,
“As the only fully licensed, construction-ready advanced modular reactor available today, the AP1000 technology is ready to deliver the power needed to unlock the full potential of next-generation artificial intelligence.”
Fermi America’s Commitment to Nuclear Power
Fermi America has a unique role to play in this new landscape. The firm’s co-founder, Toby Neugebauer, emphasized the competitive benefits of their location when he wrote,
“Being co-located with Pantex — which is overseen by the Department of Energy and has stewarded America’s nuclear arsenal since 1951, in a region known for its skilled, hard-working energy labour force who all share the same Friday Night Lights football district, make us a premier place to build safe, new nuclear power.”
Tactically, this positioning greatly enhances operational capabilities. It builds momentum for continued teamwork among the area’s local talent committed to moving forward with nuclear energy.
Future Prospects for AP1000 Reactors
The outlook is bright for AP1000 reactors as countries around the world begin to see the promise inherent in them. These reactors not only have an operational pedigree and proven track record of operation, there are active construction projects ongoing. They’re poised to play a truly transformative role in fulfilling the world’s energy needs.
Countries around the world are taking ambitious action to accelerate sustainable energy for all. Collaborations such as the one between Fermi America and Westinghouse will be pivotal in shorting the path to commercializing new nuclear technologies.