The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved the first nuclear small modular reactor (SMR) design in the country. These new, modular designs reactors are seen as a safe and cheaper alternative to traditional nuclear reactors. Developed by NuScale, it allows companies to build and operate a nuclear power plant which generates 50MW of energy. These designs can be expanded over time, without the need for a large-scale addition to an existing installation.
Read: First small modular nuclear reactor approved in the US
In this week’s Tech Tuesday segment on Smile 90.4FM we discuss the new nuclear technology that could be the answer to our renewable energy needs.
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