{"id":51194,"date":"2024-09-16T14:10:48","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T13:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=51194"},"modified":"2024-09-16T14:10:48","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T13:10:48","slug":"nuclear-power-expansion-fuelled-by-small-modular-reactors-says-iaea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/nuclear-power-expansion-fuelled-by-small-modular-reactors-says-iaea\/51194\/","title":{"rendered":"Nuclear power expansion fuelled by small modular reactors, says IAEA"},"content":{"rendered":"
With the global shift towards sustainable energy, nuclear energy capacity is now expected to increase 2.5 times by 2050 compared to current levels.<\/p>\n
This surge will be driven in part by the rising importance of small modular reactors (SMRs), a technology that has captured global attention for its potential to aid both electrification and broader environmental goals.<\/p>\n
Small modular reactors are a new generation of nuclear reactors designed to be more compact and versatile<\/a> than traditional large-scale nuclear plants.<\/p>\n Their smaller size allows them to be built in factories and transported to sites, significantly reducing construction time and costs.<\/p>\n SMRs typically produce less than 300 megawatts of electricity (MWe) per unit, compared to the 1,000 MWe or more that large reactors generate.<\/p>\n SMRs are particularly appealing for countries or regions with smaller grids, limited space, or less demand for power.<\/p>\n They offer flexibility in deployment, making them suitable for remote areas, industrial sites, or even replacing fossil fuel plants.<\/p>\n Furthermore, small modular reactors are considered safer due to their innovative designs, which often feature passive safety systems that automatically shut down the reactor in case of an emergency.<\/p>\n Beyond electricity generation, SMRs have the potential for non-electric applications such as desalination, hydrogen production, and district heating, making them a versatile solution for various energy needs.<\/p>\nIAEA projects major nuclear expansion<\/h3>\n