The History of Small Reactors and the Promise of Generation IV
Over decades of operations, large nuclear power plants have proven their role in the clean energy landscape. Smaller plants developed over the same period have struggled to deliver an economically viable solution. Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), designed within the framework of a new generation of nuclear power technology, are built differently. They are more precise, […]
The Role of Small Modular Reactors in Energy Security
As geopolitical disruptions and fluctuating prices at gas stations have recently shown, energy security is not a guarantee. The term represents a lot of factors and does not have a concrete definition, but broadly refers to having energy and the materials needed to produce it that is available, affordable, accessible, and environmentally acceptable. In an […]
What Happens to Nuclear Fuel After it is Used Up?
This is one of the most common questions we get. While it is widely known that used nuclear fuel cannot just go in the landfill or the sewer, there is a long history of stringent practices to ensure that it is transported and stored in extremely safe ways that shield people and the environment from […]
Beyond Fuel: Understanding the SMR Supply Chain
The SMR supply chain is an interconnected process that spans digital design, factory fabrication, on-site assembly, and decades of specialized operations. It is a factory-centric model designed to replace costly, unpredictable construction with the precision of assembly line manufacturing, delivering resilient and predictable clean power. While the quality of materials is a top priority, equally […]
Providing Satellite Transmissions for Host Communities
Beyond providing clean and reliable power, our Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) bring a variety of other valuable benefits to their host communities. One that we are especially excited to offer is free bandwidth for satellite transmissions. Remote Monitoring We designed our SMRs for the most far flung locations, where electricity costs the most and communication […]
Energy Poverty and Remote Communities
As a team focused on providing reliable energy to communities that are far from robust grids, we spend a great deal of time thinking about how our Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) can contribute to resolving energy poverty. Defining and Measuring Energy Poverty While there is no formal definition for energy poverty, international organizations use broad […]
Smaller Sizes and Better Sites
Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are small in size and big in safety. They offer incredible flexibility in where they can be built compared to their much larger predecessors, bringing reliable and clean energy in ways that no other technology can. One of the greatest contributing factors is their significantly reduced Emergency Planning Zones, which maintain […]
SMRs: More Than Just Megawatts
When a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) comes online in a community, it can provide more than just clean, safe and reliable power. These are versatile facilities that can also produce heat, drinking water and other types of fuel. Most importantly, these compact nuclear power plants can stimulate multi-generational prosperity by creating thousands of jobs, bringing […]
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.