POWER

Thinking nuclear, think small

THE Minerals Council of Australia has released a report by South Australian environmental consultant and nuclear energy advocate Dr Ben Heard that provides an overview of small modular reactors and their potential role in Australia.

SMRs could provide an answer to Australia's carbon emission-free energy needs.

SMRs could provide an answer to Australia's carbon emission-free energy needs.

According to the report, even with conservative assumptions including higher than expected construction costs, SMRs could be Australia's lowest cost 24-7 zero emission power source. The Small modular...

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