Small modular reactors (SMRs) are defined as reactors with a capacity of 300 megawatts (MW) or less. “Modular” refers to the serial factory production of reactor components, which could drive down costs.

By that definition no SMRs have ever been built, none are being built now and, in all likelihood, none will ever be built because of the prohibitive costs.

But dozens of small (

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Global hype about small nuclear reactors on the rise, despite cost overruns, cheaper renewables

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25.03.2024

Small modular reactors (SMRs) are defined as reactors with a capacity of 300 megawatts (MW) or........

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