Are SMRs a Key Part of a Clean Energy Portfolio? Ratings and Applications of SMRs Small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) have a typical rating in the 50 to 300 megawatt (MW) range. The International Atomic Energy Agency estimates there are about 50 SMR designs in various stages of development globally. When commercialized, if the economics […]
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Community Microgrid with Nuclear Power
Nuclear Microreactors are In Development A Small Physical Footprint is a Selling Point OK, local nuclear power might be the ultimate “not in my backyard” scenario, but it could have some merit in the future. Massive wind and solar farms are getting significant pushback from local communities in the U.S. and elsewhere, with land use […]
Nuclear Energy Safety
Great Power, But Great Responsibility for Public Safety A Perspective on Past Nuclear Plant Incidents As the effects of climate change become increasingly apparent, nuclear power is getting more attention as a viable clean energy source. Nuclear reactors produce no GHG emissions. Nuclear power plants provide steady, predictable power that can be complementary to intermittent […]