And are they the answer to the massive power demands of the next 10-20 years?
Hzz as be mentioned NuScale Power mss as my times in different threads. Have been following them for over fifteen years and they got NRC approval a year or two ago and are ready to build.
But there are now a half dozen companies in various development stages. Some big names like Westinghouse and GE. Some start ups. Just yesterday heard about X-energy, based in Rockville, Maryland.
The CEO of Dow, Inc (Dow Chemical) said C is building their power system on a site in Tx that will supply all the power and steam the facility needs. And do so on 20 acres instead of the 3,500 acres that solar would require to supply just the electricity.
There are huge advantages to modular power if perfected. Have multiple companies, including some big names, helps have options and increases the chance of success.
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Hzz as be mentioned NuScale Power mss as my times in different threads. Have been following them for over fifteen years and they got NRC approval a year or two ago and are ready to build.
But there are now a half dozen companies in various development stages. Some big names like Westinghouse and GE. Some start ups. Just yesterday heard about X-energy, based in Rockville, Maryland.
The CEO of Dow, Inc (Dow Chemical) said C is building their power system on a site in Tx that will supply all the power and steam the facility needs. And do so on 20 acres instead of the 3,500 acres that solar would require to supply just the electricity.
There are huge advantages to modular power if perfected. Have multiple companies, including some big names, helps have options and increases the chance of success.
X-energy Brings Advanced Nuclear Power Closer to Market Viability
Advanced nuclear reactor and fuel producer X-energy has broken ground on a plant in Tennessee that will produce its patented Triso-x fuel.
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