{"id":351320,"date":"2025-12-05T17:11:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T11:41:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=351320"},"modified":"2025-12-05T17:11:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T11:41:16","slug":"small-modular-reactors-smrs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/small-modular-reactors-smrs\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>News: <\/strong>Russian nuclear company Rosatom is set to promote its small modular reactors (SMRs) for specific applications in India, while also positioning its new-generation nuclear projects as the foundation of bilateral energy cooperation.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>About Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_351323\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-351323\" style=\"width: 399px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-351323\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot_5-12-2025_143025_www.iaea_.org_.jpeg?resize=399%2C230&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"399\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot_5-12-2025_143025_www.iaea_.org_.jpeg?resize=300%2C173&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot_5-12-2025_143025_www.iaea_.org_.jpeg?resize=768%2C442&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot_5-12-2025_143025_www.iaea_.org_.jpeg?w=886&amp;ssl=1 886w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-351323\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: iaea.org<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"82\">Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)<\/strong> are <strong>advanced<\/strong> nuclear reactors with a smaller power capacity (up to 300 MW(e) per unit) compared to traditional nuclear power reactors.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">They are designed to provide a more <strong data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"266\">flexible<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"276\">safe<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"300\">cost-effective<\/strong> solution for energy generation, with applications ranging from <strong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"382\">industrial use<\/strong> to providing <strong data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"423\">power in remote regions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Features of SMRs<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Small size<\/strong>: SMRs are <strong>compact<\/strong> and can be deployed in areas unsuitable for larger reactors.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Modular design<\/strong>: They are <strong>prefabricated<\/strong> and shipped as units, simplifying installation.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Scalability<\/strong>: SMRs can be deployed incrementally as energy demand increases.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Passive safety<\/strong>: They rely on <strong>natural processes<\/strong> like gravity and convection for safety.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Fuel efficiency<\/strong>: SMRs can <strong>operate for up to 30 years<\/strong> without refueling, compared to 1<strong>-2 years for conventional reactors<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Advantages of SMRs<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Cost-effective<\/strong>: SMRs are <strong>cheaper to build and maintain<\/strong> due to their smaller size and modular design.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Flexible deployment<\/strong>: They can be<strong> deployed in remote areas or regions with limited grid infrastructure.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Safety<\/strong>: Passive safety systems <strong>reduce the risk of accidents<\/strong> and radioactive releases.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Quick installation<\/strong>: The modular nature <strong>allows for faster deployment<\/strong> compared to traditional nuclear plants.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Environmental benefits<\/strong>: SMRs produce <strong>low-carbon energy<\/strong>, helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Integration with Renewables<\/strong>: SMRs can c<strong>omplement renewable energy sources<\/strong> by providing stable, dispatchable power.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Limitations of SMRs<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Technology Choice<\/strong>: Numerous evolving SMR designs may<strong> lead to regulatory challenges and hinder cost optimization<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Finance<\/strong>: The SMR industry <strong>lacks large-scale fabrication facilities<\/strong> for serial manufacturing, requiring significant investment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Licensing<\/strong>: New SMR technologies <strong>may struggle to fit within existing licensing frameworks.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Radioactive Waste<\/strong>: SMRs<strong> generate radioactive waste<\/strong> that requires storage and disposal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Safeguards<\/strong>: A <strong>robust safeguards approach is necessary for new SMR technologies<\/strong> to ensure security and non-proliferation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Public Perception<\/strong>: Nuclear power<strong> faces public opposition<\/strong> due to fears of disasters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>About India\u2019s Current Operational Nuclear Capacity<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Targeted Nuclear Capacity Growth<\/strong>: India\u2019s nuclear power generation capacity is set to rise from <strong>8,780 MW<\/strong> currently to <strong>9,480 MW<\/strong> by the end of <strong>2025-26<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">By <strong>2029-30<\/strong>, the capacity will reach <strong>13,480 MW<\/strong> and is expected to reach <strong>21,880 MW<\/strong> by <strong>2031-32<\/strong> as ongoing and planned projects come online.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in India<\/strong>: <strong>Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)<\/strong> is developing next-generation SMRs: BSMR-200<strong> (200 MW)<\/strong>, <strong>SMR-55 (55 MW)<\/strong> and <strong>High-temperature gas-cooled reactors<\/strong> (up to <strong>5 MW<\/strong> for hydrogen generation).<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">SMRs like <strong>BSMR-200<\/strong> and <strong>SMR-55<\/strong> are planned for use in: <strong>Captive power plants<\/strong> for energy-intensive industries (e.g., <strong>aluminium<\/strong>, <strong>steel<\/strong>, and <strong>metal<\/strong>),\u00a0 <strong>repurposing retiring fossil fuel-based plants and <\/strong><strong>Off-grid and remote location.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>News: Russian nuclear company Rosatom is set to promote its small modular reactors (SMRs) for specific applications in India, while also positioning its new-generation nuclear projects as the foundation of bilateral energy cooperation. About Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are advanced nuclear reactors with a smaller power capacity (up to 300 MW(e)&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/small-modular-reactors-smrs\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10366,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1566,3127,1738,12039],"tags":[11872,10500],"class_list":["post-351320","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-daily-factly-articles","category-economy","category-science-and-technology-daily-factly-articles","category-knolls","tag-9pm-daily-factly","tag-indian-express","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","views":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/351320","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10366"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=351320"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/351320\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=351320"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=351320"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=351320"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}