Towards cleaner energy transition: Small modular reactors as a feasible revolutionary step in the economics of nuclear energy

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Result on the web

<a href="https://journals.economic-research.pl/eq/article/view/3602/2430" target="_blank" >https://journals.economic-research.pl/eq/article/view/3602/2430</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.24136/eq.3602" target="_blank" >10.24136/eq.3602</a>

Result language

angličtina

Original language name

Towards cleaner energy transition: Small modular reactors as a feasible revolutionary step in the economics of nuclear energy

Original language description

This paper explores the evolving landscape of nuclear energy, focusing on the development and potential of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as part of the global transition towards more sustainable, secure, and reliable energy systems. With growing environmental concerns over traditional energy sources such as coal and hydrocarbons, and the increasing political emphasis on reducing CO2 emissions, there is a clear shift toward renewable and nuclear energy integration. However, the current limitations of renewable energy, both technologically and economically, call for a stable energy foundation, for which nuclear power, particularly SMRs, presents a promising solution. SMRs offer several advantages over traditional large-scale nuclear plants, including modularity, lower construction costs, faster deployment, and inherent safety features such as passive safety systems. The paper discusses the economic and technological benefits of SMRs, including lower capital investment, shorter construction timelines, and the ability to operate in smaller or remote regions. Furthermore, SMRs are seen as a solution to enhancing energy security, as their distributed nature makes energy systems less vulnerable to disruptions. While the technology remains in its early stages, SMRs are poised to play a crucial role in addressing global energy challenges, providing climate-neutral electricity, and supporting national energy policies. The paper concludes by highlighting the importance of regulatory frameworks and financing mechanisms for the successful deployment of SMRs, underscoring their alignment with long-term sustainable development goals.

Czech name

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Czech description

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Type

J_imp - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

50200 - Economics and Business

Project

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Continuities

S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach

Publication year

2025

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Name of the periodical

Equilibrium

ISSN

1689-765X

e-ISSN

2353-3293

Volume of the periodical

20

Issue of the periodical within the volume

1

Country of publishing house

PL - POLAND

Number of pages

13

Pages from-to

35-47

UT code for WoS article

001472985300002

EID of the result in the Scopus database

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