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This research aims to explore the potential of small modular reactors (SMRs) in enhancing electricity generation and their impact on the green economy.

July 1, 2026Open Access

Small modular reactors’ roles in electricity generation within a green economy

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This research aims to explore the potential of small modular reactors (SMRs) in enhancing electricity generation and their impact on the green economy.
Analysis of small modular reactor technology and its manufacturing processes.
Evaluation of electricity output capacity between 5 MWe and 300 MWe.
Assessment of safety enhancements and construction efficiencies linked to SMRs.
Expected increase in the share of nuclear power in electricity production over the coming decades.
Reduction in on-site construction time and capital investment due to factory fabrication of SMRs.
Enhanced safety protocols associated with small modular nuclear reactors.

Resumen

Nuclear technology is one of the key baseload generation sources available worldwide today. Despite its small carbon footprint, nuclear power’s share of electricity production has decreased steadily since 2011. However, this trend is expected to reverse during the coming decades due to the introduction of new nuclear technology for electricity generation (Generation IV), and the construction of nuclear power reactors of small size and modular design known as “Small modular reactors”, or SMRs. SMRs are nuclear fission power units designed for factory fabrication and transportable installation. The electrical output per module ranges from approximately 5 MWe to 300 MWe. Main components of the SMRs are prefabricated under controlled conditions and shipped to the site for assembly, thereby reducing on-site construction time and capital investment, increasing safety, and simplifying the system.

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