Could small nuclear reactors help power the future?

Small Modular Reactors are a developing nuclear power technology with aggressive promises for cost reductions in comparison to full-size nuclear reactors. IEA's Brent Wanner discusses the technology, its promises and the hurdles to full-scale implementation in the world's energy mix.

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[andrewjoy]

SMRs do not exist in our world today. The reactor technologies that are being trialed by Terrapower in the USA and by the Ontario Government in Canada are years away from providing any solution even if they are successful. In 2023 about 1 GW of nuclear was added world wide. In 2024 about 1.5 GW has been added. Solar and wind on the other hand added 512 GW in 2023 and in 2024 up til July a further 400 GW. What does this tell you about the confidence of nuclear compared to solar and wind with power companies and governments worldwide.

[chrisgriffiths]

Australia Will Need Something like this for Our Bases on the Moon, Mars and Pluto.

But Certainly We are the LUCKY COUNTRY and We Don't Need Nuclear for Mainland Australia.

[LoliPol-fu]

Nuclear power is for those who has too much money to waste! Solar and wind power are much cheaper! Almost 1 cent for kWh

[rodkeh]

Nuclear is a swindle just like wind and solar. Fossil fuels will always be the best choice for humanity and the environment!

[qevingarsia]

Nuclear Energy is a other option too but it is too risky.