Advanced Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are a key part of the Department’s goal to develop safe, clean, and affordable nuclear power options. The advanced SMRs currently under development in the United States represent a variety of sizes, technology options, capabilities, and deployment scenarios.

20 hours ago · Four leading nuclear reactor companies—Kairos Power, Natura Resources, Terrestrial Energy, and Aalo Atomics—are setting up at Texas A&M's Rellis Campus to develop cutting-edge small modular ...

With exponential growth leading to an SMR market valuation of $18.8 billion by 2030, we’ll break down F-O-A-K barriers and support those leading the charge to overcome regulatory and licensing, supply chain, resourcing, and financing hurdles …

Jan 9, 2023 · General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS), a subdivision of General Atomics, develops pioneering advanced reactors like the GA-EMS’ Energy Multiplier Module (EM2), a cutting-edge, gas-cooled SMR designed to tackle four of the biggest challenges in nuclear energy: cost, safety, waste management, and nonproliferation.

May 28, 2020 · Within the next 10 years, advanced small modular reactors (SMRs) could change the way we think about reliable, clean and affordable nuclear power. Instead of going big, scientists and engineers went small developing mini reactors that are roughly a third of the size of a typical nuclear power plant.

Sep 13, 2023 · Small modular reactors (SMRs) are advanced nuclear reactors that have a power capacity of up to 300 MW(e) per unit, which is about one-third of the generating capacity of traditional nuclear power reactors.

The Advanced Nuclear portfolio contains two programs: the Advanced Reactor Demonstrations Projects (ARDP) and the Generation III+ (Gen III+) Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Program. These programs aim to catalyze the demonstration and deployment of nuclear energy reactors through cost-shared partnerships with industry.

Jan 29, 2025 · Like any fission reactor, a small modular reactor uses energy from a controlled nuclear chain reaction to create steam that powers a turbine to produce electricity. Advanced SMR designs span a range of sizes and technology options.

This publication aims to provide Member States with a concise overview of the latest developments regarding SMR technology worldwide. It explores SMRs under development, their potential growth trajectory, and the lifecycle of SMR development from concept to decommissioning.

Oct 25, 2024 · In the solicitation, a Gen III+ SMR is defined as a nuclear fission reactor that uses light water as a coolant and low-enriched uranium fuel, with a single-unit net electrical power output of 50-350 MWe, that maximises factory fabrication approaches, and the same or improved safety, security, and environmental benefits compared with current ...