A small nuclear reactor like a battery that economically supplies carbon-free electricity to about 20,000 households for 40 years
Mass Production
Factor |
Large Nuclear Power (Over 700 MWe) |
SMR (300 MWe) |
Micro Reactor (30 MWe) |
---|---|---|---|
Site (EPZ Radius) |
Terrestrial (16~30 km) |
Terrestrial, Maritime (~300 m) |
Terrestrial, Maritime, Space (0 m)* |
Construction Period | Long Lead (~ 10yr) | Medium (~ 5yr) | Short (~ 1yr)* |
Safety | Severe Accident Management | Severe Accident Minimization | Severe Accident Elimination* |
Fuel Supply Security | Frequent Refueling | Frequent Refueling | No Refueling for Life* |
Spent Nuclear Fuel | Uncertainty | Uncertainty | Clean & Circular Economy* |