Small Modular Reactors - Overcoming the licensing dilemma
Marjorie Hecht
USA
2022
Reuters Events
Experimental Breeder Reactor II, EBR II one of the first small reactors proved many safety points as well as design features.
A brief review of SMR licensing progress worldwide is encouraging. Many projects are advancing, and intend to operate or be near to operating in the next 10 years. More experienced SMR vendors are in preliminary licensing discussions with less experienced or first-time nuclear nations. An unprecedented level of international collaboration with nuclear vendors and regulators has created a new, more favorable situation.