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SMRs are a technology that has attracted a lot of attention from investors, especially in the USA, where there are growing concerns about the ability of electricity supply to keep pace with accelerating demand. Some see SMRs as the key to unlocking this problem but several open questions remain. This paper examines the status of SMRs, their characteristics and how they could develop.

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Small modular reactors (SMRs): over-hyped and under-evidenced – Redwheel

Why are small modular reactors attracting attention from investors? Are they a potential answer to the rapidly growing demand for substantial, cheap, low-carbon but firm power - particularly for data centres?

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