[HTML][HTML] Economics and finance of Small Modular Reactors: A systematic review and research agenda
Abstract The interest toward Small Modular nuclear Reactors (SMRs) is growing, and the
economic competitiveness of SMRs versus large reactors is a key topic. Leveraging a …
economic competitiveness of SMRs versus large reactors is a key topic. Leveraging a …
The frontiers of energy
Great strides have been made over the past century in our ability to harness energy sources,
leading to profound transformations—both good and bad—in society. Looking at the energy …
leading to profound transformations—both good and bad—in society. Looking at the energy …
Economic potential and barriers of small modular reactors in Europe
To achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, as outlined in the European Green Deal, nuclear
power is expected to double between 2020 and 2050, mainly due to its low-carbon …
power is expected to double between 2020 and 2050, mainly due to its low-carbon …
Risk, innovation, electricity infrastructure and construction cost overruns: Testing six hypotheses
This study investigates the frequency and magnitude of cost and time overruns occurring
during the construction of 401 electricity projects built between 1936 and 2014 in 57 …
during the construction of 401 electricity projects built between 1936 and 2014 in 57 …
Policies toward net-zero: Benchmarking the economic competitiveness of nuclear against wind and solar energy
Policymakers are increasingly discussing the role of nuclear and renewable energy in
replacing fossil-fuelled power generation, especially coal. In this debate, one of the key …
replacing fossil-fuelled power generation, especially coal. In this debate, one of the key …
State-of-the-art review of small modular reactors
The decarbonization of the energy industry is one of the key pillars in the reduction of
greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere. The energy generation industry is an …
greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere. The energy generation industry is an …
When are fossil fuels displaced? An exploratory inquiry into the role of nuclear electricity production in the displacement of fossil fuels
We explore how renewable electricity production influences nuclear energy and fossil fuel
use in the electricity sector for 109 nations from 1960-2015 and how such patterns change …
use in the electricity sector for 109 nations from 1960-2015 and how such patterns change …
Small modular and advanced nuclear reactors: A reality check
MV Ramana - IEEE Access, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Nuclear power has been declining in importance over the last quarter century, with its share
of global electrical energy generation decreasing from 17.5 percent in 1996 to around 10 …
of global electrical energy generation decreasing from 17.5 percent in 1996 to around 10 …
Back to the future: Small modular reactors, nuclear fantasies, and symbolic convergence
In this article, we argue that scientists and technologists associated with the nuclear industry
are building support for small modular reactors (SMRs) by advancing five rhetorical visions …
are building support for small modular reactors (SMRs) by advancing five rhetorical visions …