Developers of small modular reactors hope their time has come

War, climate worries and oil prices make nuclear power attractive

The Economist | March 26, 2022

Nuclear power has never quite lived up to its promise. Reactors have proved much more expensive than hoped. Accidents and leaks have given it a reputation for being risky despite its zero-carbon credentials. (Attempts to point out that coal-fired power kills far more people than the nuclear variety have failed to convince many voters.) Nuclear’s share of the world’s electricity production fell from 17.5% in 1996 to 10.1% in 2020.

What about small modular reactors (SMR's)? – Gridvocate

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