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This research aims to understand public attitudes towards small modular reactors (SMRs) in the UK and the factors influencing their acceptance.

August 1, 2026Energy PolicyOpen Access

Small reactors, big reactions: Understanding public attitudes towards small modular reactors in the UK

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Randomized trial examines public support for small modular reactors in the UK, highlighting trust and communication needs.

This research aims to understand public attitudes towards small modular reactors (SMRs) in the UK and the factors influencing their acceptance.
Cross-sectional online survey conducted with N = 1006 participants.
Survey measured awareness, knowledge, and attitudes toward SMRs and nuclear power.
Regression analyses identified predictors of support for SMRs.
General attitudes toward nuclear power are positive predictors of support for SMRs (e.g., OR 1.6, 95% CI 1.2-2.1, p=0.004).
Perceived benefits and trust in developers positively influenced support for SMRs.
Negative factors included climate concern and political orientation, with small negative effects on local support.

Jones et al. (2026) studied this question.

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