We were promised smaller nuclear reactors. Where are they?:
Small modular reactors could be quicker and cheaper to build. Now, they’ve reached a major milestone.
technologyreview.com/2023/02/08/1067992/smaller-nuclear-reactors/
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Key FactsAmazon invests in small modular nuclear reactors
Oct 16, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: arstechnica.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: arstechnica.com
- Amazon has announced three investments in small modular nuclear reactors, including a feasibility study with Energy Northwest for new reactors.
- A similar deal with Dominion Energy focuses on exploring innovative approaches to advance reactor development and financing.
- The reactors are designed by X-energy, a startup supported by Amazon to expedite the regulatory approval process.
- The rising energy demands of data centers and the limitations of renewable energy sources make small modular reactors an attractive, albeit risky, option.
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