What is it?
- SMRs are compact nuclear reactors with a maximum capacity of 300MW, designed to complement conventional Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs).
Advantages
- SMR features enhance safety measures, simpler design, and passive safety features, reducing the potential for uncontrolled radioactive material release.
- SMR can be installed in decommissioned thermal power plants.
- SMR minimizes time and cost for installation.
- SMR can generate clean and reliable energy by minimizing greenhouse gas emissions for industries and urban areas.
- Most SMRs need only low-enriched uranium.
Issues
- Establishing an efficient regulatory framework.
- Public attitude towards nuclear installation due to various nuclear accidents.
- Initial capital investment is very high.