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The Future of SMRs Is All About the “R”
By Simon Irish
A lot of people are speculating about the potential role of small modular reactors, known in the nuclear industry by the acronym “SMRs.” These new reactor designs promise to deliver a clean and reliable alternative to fossil fuels – but the discussion typically focuses on the “S” and the “M,” as if those features represent the true innovation.
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Clean Hydrogen at Industrial Scale Requires Generation IV Nuclear
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Many see hydrogen as the golden key to our completely decarbonized and clean energy future.
Generation IV Designs Improve the Economics of Nuclear Power
By Simon Irish
Amid rising concerns about how we can decarbonize our whole energy system to address climate challenges, we are seeing greater awareness of nuclear energy’s important role.
