Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are the future of nuclear power
Imagine a power plant that’s smaller, smarter and safer yet powerful enough to light up entire cities.
That’s what a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) does.
Built in high-tech factories and delivered ready to install, SMRs bring clean and reliable nuclear energy anywhere it’s needed.
Unlike traditional reactors, SMRs are compact and cost-efficient.
The result?
Zero-carbon energy, 24/7 reliability, and the flexibility to scale up as the world’s demand for clean power grows.
SMRs: Scalable, Smart and Sustainable Energy Solutions
🔹 Small
Designed to produce up to 300 MW(e) of low-carbon electricity and enough to power entire communities while taking up far less space than traditional reactors.
🔹 Modular
Built in factories, then transported and installed on-site, making them faster to construct, easier to scale and more cost-effective.
🔹 Reactors
Use nuclear fission to generate heat and energy, delivering reliable power with minimal carbon emissions.
💡 Why it matters:
SMRs combine the safety and reliability of traditional nuclear power with the flexibility and innovation needed for a cleaner energy future.
Link:
https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/what-are-small-modular-reactors-smrs
Compact Design — Big Power in a Small Package
Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are designed for flexibility and efficiency. Built small, built smart.
🚛 Factory-Built & Transportable
Each unit is compact enough to be manufactured in factories and delivered by truck, rail or ship reducing on-site construction time and cost.
📏 Reactor Dimensions
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Height: approximately 10–20 meters
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Diameter: around 3–5 meters
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Weight: typically hundreds of tones per module
⏳ Long Lifespan
Engineered for durability, SMRs are built to operate for 60–80 years, providing stable, long-term clean energy for generations.
💡 Why it matters:
Compact doesn’t mean small in impact — SMRs offer scalable, efficient and reliable power wherever it’s needed.
Link:
https://www.nuscalepower.com/products/nuscale-power-module
https://appalachianpowersmr.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/APCO%20-%20SMR%20VA%20One%20Pager.pdf
Global Nuclear Energy Race:
Why Countries Compete to Build SMRs?
Clean Energy
Many countries see nuclear and SMRs as a way to reduce carbon emissions while maintaining reliable baseload electricity. Renewables have intermittency issues; SMRs can help fill gaps.
Independent Supply
The country/company has its own SMR reactor design and doesn’t need to license foreign technology.
Economic & Industrial Opportunity
SMRs represent both domestic investment (jobs, skills, manufacturing) and export potential. Some countries are trying to lead in SMR design, regulation and deployment so that they can supply others.