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Whatever Happened to the Small Modular Reactor Revolution?

In the early 2020s, there was great enthusiasm around the development of the small modular reactor (SMR), which was expected to support a nuclear renaissance.

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In the early 2020s enthusiasm grew for small modular reactors (SMRs) as a catalyst for a nuclear renaissance. Supply‑chain disruptions and technical difficulties have stalled progress, leaving the future of SMR development uncertain. Despite these setbacks, several companies are still investing heavily in SMR technology, hoping it will spur innovation and expansion in the nuclear power sector.

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