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The Commercialization of Small Modular Nuclear Reactors
In conjunction with President Barack Obama’s plan to revamp the nuclear energy industry, the Department of Energy has set aside $450 million for small module nuclear reactors, or SMRs. The funds will aid two American designs that have the capability to operate by 2022 and that could be licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The [...]