How Small Modular Reactors are Safely Regulated
Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are emerging as a critical piece of infrastructure for global leaders that are looking to meet the growing energy needs of their populations and achieve their climate goals. Smaller and more adaptable than their large-scale predecessors, these new nuclear power plants are nonetheless subject to the same scrutiny and comprehensive regulatory […]
Purdue Study Highlights Bright Future for Small Modular Reactors in Indiana
A new report from Purdue University offers a detailed look at the promising role Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) could play in Indiana’s energy future.
Canada’s Nuclear Future and the Duty to Consult Under Bill C-5
The Canadian federal government recently passed Bill C-5, also known as the One Canadian Economy Act. It aims to fast-track “national interest” projects by reducing regulatory and approval redundancies between federal and provincial governments. This streamlining could be a boon for the nuclear power industry, but we owe it to the communities in which we […]
Inherent Safety in SMR Designs
The history of nuclear power has been a continuous journey towards safer designs. Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) represent a gigantic leap forward as they are designed to be inherently safe.
Fueling Clean Energy Part Two: How Uranium Becomes Fuel
In part two of this StarCore series on how we get nuclear fuel, we discuss how uranium is transformed – or enriched; introduce advanced forms of fuel; and discuss global energy markets.
Fueling Clean Energy Part One: Where Does Uranium Come From
In part one of this StarCore series, we discuss how nuclear fuel is produced and explain how uranium provides a stable and secure foundation for our clean energy future.
Report Finds Nuclear Can Power Europe’s Green Future and Economic Prosperity
A new report from Brussels-based trade association Nucleareurope highlights the significant economic and social benefits that a robust nuclear power industry can bring to the European Union.
Nuclear Stocks Surge Following Trump’s Executive Orders
Nuclear power company stocks saw a remarkable surge following US President Donald Trump’s signing of four executive orders related to domestic nuclear energy production.
The Power of Small: An Introduction to Small Modular Reactor Technology
The world is looking for cleaner, more reliable ways to power our lives, and one exciting technology is stepping into the spotlight: Small Modular Reactors.
On-Grid, Edge-of-Grid, and Off-Grid: Small Modular Reactors are Part of the Future
As communities and industries grow, so does the demand for electricity, often in locations far from traditional power infrastructure. Small Modular Reactors, or SMRs, are changing the conversation about reliable, clean energy for various applications.