Economics and financing of small modular reactors (SMRs)

Abstract A description of the economic and industrial potential features of small modular reactors (SMRs) was given in 2010 by the US Secretary of Energy. The goal of this chapter is to present the most relevant economic and competitive aspects related to the SMR concept.

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