Carbon-Free Power The Role of Small Modular (Nuclear) Reactors

• Main Author: Rao, Vikram (auth)
• Other Authors: Gould, Chris (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Research Triangle Park, NC RTI Press/RTI International 2022
• Series: RTI Press Publication BK-0027-2301
• Subjects: SCI024000; PHDY; alternative energy; nuclear energy; zero-carbon energy; small modular reactors
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

There is a new world order in electrical energy production. Solar and wind power are established as the low-cost leaders. However, these energy sources are highly variable and electrical power is needed 24/7. Alternative sources must fill the gaps, but only a few are both economical and carbon-free...