The nation's first small modular reactor is nearing certification by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission - NRC bringing more flexibility and versatility to the nuclear fleet. See what the BIG deal is about SMRs 👇 | U.S. Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy

Small modular reactors are emerging as a promising new nuclear technology. While potentially safer, more affordable, and producing less waste than traditional reactors, new tech brings new questions. A team here at Michigan Engineering, led by Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences Associate Research Scientist Dr. Denia Djokić, has released a set of policy recommendations to help ensure that these reactors are deployed safely and responsibly, with real benefits for the communities around th

7.7K views · 160 reactions | Small modular reactors – a promising nuclear technology still under development – could offer reduced costs & faster construction compared to today’s nuclear power plants More on these reactors, their potential & challenges for bringing them to market from IEA’s Brent Wanner  | International Energy Agency (IEA) | Facebook