CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago
Nuclear Scaling Requires Discipline. SMRs Deliver Fragmentation
- •The article critiques Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as potentially 'bad policy' for scaling nuclear power, arguing they introduce 'fragmentation' rather than disciplined growth.
- •It acknowledges nuclear fission's proven role in delivering low-carbon electricity, noting approximately 98 GW of operating capacity in the United States.
- •For developers, the piece highlights a critical debate on the optimal strategy for new nuclear builds – large-scale, disciplined projects versus potentially less efficient SMR approaches.
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