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Small Modular Reactor Deployments Will Drive Big Nuclear Capacity Increase, Says Report

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Small Modular Reactor Deployments Will Drive Big Nuclear Capacity Increase, Says Report
Advancements in small modular reactors and next-generation technologies will drive a significant increase in nuclear cacity, the report says. Courtesy Rolls-Royce SMR.

Nuclear power capacity will increase from 395 GW* in 2024 to 494 GW by 2035, driven by advancements in deployments of small modular reactors (SMRs), along with the continuing worldwide shift to cleaner forms of energy.

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