SMRs are small nuclear fission reactors, typically with a power output below 300 megawatts electric (MWe), which transfer the economies of scale for nuclear power from the size of the individual facility to the scale production of reactor units. SMRs offer a pathway to scalable, flexible, and ultimately cheaper nuclear energy - if volume production of units can be reached.
· The technology landscape: What are the technical differences between Gen III+ designs and Gen IV reactor designs?
· The fuel supply chain: What fuels are used in SMRs, and who are the players with enrichment facilities?
· The global landscape: Which organizations and global regions currently lead the world in SMR deployment, and why?
· The potential for data centers: How realistic is the proposal for SMRs to power AI data centers, and why would they be a good fit?