Climate in Numbers: Another setback for • Table.Briefings

Small nuclear reactors (SMRs) are only making progress in a handful of countries, such as China. The West has now experienced a new setback.

Small nuclear reactors are considered the green future of nuclear technology. Now, the concept has suffered a severe setback for the second time in six months. And in terms of investment, electricity storage has overtaken the nuclear sector.

The nuclear industry increasingly faces competition from renewable energies and flexible power supply. Recently, global investment in stationary electricity storage systems exceeded investment in nuclear technology for the first time.

Climate in Numbers: Another setback for small nuclear power plants

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