Accelerating safe small modular reactor development in Southeast Asia

Victor Nian, Amjad Ghori, Eddie M. Guerra, Giorgio Locatelli and Paul Murphy

Utilities Policy, 2022, vol. 74, issue C

Abstract: The emerging economies in Southeast Asia are facing challenges in achieving decarbonisation and energy resilience. Small modular reactors (SMRs) could represent a strategic option but are yet to be properly understood and communicated at the policy level, especially in terms of the favourable implications for energy security and economic and technical benefits, as well as inherent risks and mitigation strategies. With the flourishing designs and start-up companies driving potentially new business models for future nuclear power projects, we present a series of actionable recommendations for utilities and policymakers in Southeast Asia, together with an analysis on the importance of including SMRs as an option in the future energy mix.

Keywords: Small modular reactor; Capacity building; Independent nuclear advisory (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jup.2021.101330

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