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Small modular reactors don't actually seem to solve nuclear power issues to me. It just punts the regulatory regime away from the manufacturer/builder to the in
by mlindner 4y ago
Small modular reactors don't actually seem to solve nuclear power issues to me. It just punts the regulatory regime away from the manufacturer/builder to the installer. I don't really understand the hype behind modular reactors though so perhaps there's something I'm missing. It just seems like another form of venture capital led snake oil selling. Reminds me of the hype around ridiculous ventures like Virgin Orbit/Galactic that are now failing.
- ianburrell 4y agoI think they are going to fail if used for general power. Small reactor have uses, primarily remote locations that can't use solar or wind. Remote towns in Arctic and Anarctic that currently import and burn diesel. SMR would be be expensive but reliable option.
- mlindner 4y agoI suppose it makes sense in that case, but that hardly makes a business case if your customer base is small and limited.