Are small modular reactors the future for nuclear?

What is the main reason governments are interested in small-scale nuclear reactors?

• To reduce the cost of nuclear energy production

• To achieve net zero targets for energy production

• To increase the safety of nuclear power plants

• To generate electricity for commercial use on land

What is one advantage of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) over large-scale plants?

• They produce more electricity

• They are cheaper to operate

• They require less maintenance

• They are easier to build

Where are SMRs intended to be installed due to their small size and mobility?

• In densely populated urban areas

• In remote environments like mining or desalination plants

• In coastal regions with access to large water sources

• In areas with high wind and solar energy potential

What is a benefit of the compact design of SMRs in terms of cooling?

• They are cooled using renewable energy sources

• They can be cooled using air instead of water

• They require access to large water sources

• They don't need cooling systems

What is a challenge for land-based, commercial SMRs in terms of their connection to a utility grid?

• They are too expensive to connect to the grid

• They are not reliable enough for grid connection

• They are not designed for grid connection

• They are not yet approved for grid connection

What is one of the biggest challenges for SMRs according to the text?

• Lack of access to spare parts

• Cost of nuclear energy

• Disposal of nuclear waste

• Safety concerns

Which company is mentioned as pitching or developing SMR projects for commercial use on land?

• Rolls-Royce

• Boeing

• Siemens

• Lockheed Martin

Where is a floating Russian SMR currently providing electricity and heat?

• In a densely populated urban area

• In a remote corner of the Arctic

• In a coastal region with access to large water sources

• In a desert region with high solar potential

What is the main reason for the global clamor for SMRs according to the text?

• To reduce the cost of nuclear energy production

• To generate electricity for commercial use on land

• To increase the safety of nuclear power plants

• To achieve net zero targets for energy production

What is the expected cost comparison of electricity supply from SMRs to other energy sources?

• Cheaper than coal, but more expensive than solar and wind

• Cheaper than solar and wind, but more expensive than coal

• Cheaper than solar, but more expensive than wind and coal

• More expensive than solar, wind, and coal