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- 1Italian parliament votes to bring back nuclear energy●Italian parliament votes for return to nuclear energy
Italy's parliament has approved a move toward restarting nuclear power, reversing a stance the country has held since abandoning nuclear energy after referendums following the Chernobyl disaster. The vote opens the way for new nuclear technology, including small modular reactors, as Italy seeks stable low-carbon energy supplies. Supporters frame it as energy security and climate policy; critics recall Italy's long-standing public opposition to nuclear power.
- 2AI power demand pushes Thailand and Southeast Asia toward small reactors●Chips need current as AI pushes Thailand, Southeast Asia toward small reactors
Southeast Asia is turning to small modular reactors as demand for reliable electricity surges alongside its growing semiconductor and artificial intelligence industries. Thailand is among the countries weighing the technology, with chip manufacturing requiring stable power supplies that renewable sources alone have struggled to guarantee, prompting a regional rethink on nuclear energy.
- 3NRC approves first US construction permit for BWRX-300 small reactor●NRC issues first U.S. construction permit for a BWRX-300 small modular reactor
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued the first US construction permit for a BWRX-300 small modular reactor, to be built by GE Vernova's nuclear arm with the Tennessee Valley Authority at the Clinch River site. It marks a milestone for next-generation nuclear power in the United States, as supporters say smaller, factory-built reactors could deliver cleaner electricity faster and cheaper than conventional plants.
- 4China's small modular reactors spark debate on solar's future●China is already building THESE? Will SMRs make our solar plants useless?
Chinese construction of small modular reactors (SMRs) is drawing attention, with commentators asking whether the compact nuclear technology could undercut large-scale solar power plants. Supporters argue SMRs offer steady, weather-independent output on less land, while critics point out solar remains far cheaper per unit of energy and the two technologies are more likely to complement each other than compete directly.
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Discussion is focused on how soon small modular reactors could realistically be deployed. The debate centres on whether SMR technology is genuinely near commercial readiness or still years away, with questions about costs, regulatory approvals and construction timelines dominating the conversation as interest in nuclear power as a climate solution grows.
- 6Second RITM-200C reactor completed for Chukotka floating power plant▼The second RITM-200C small modular reactor unit has been manufactured for the floating nuclear power plant destined to s
The second RITM-200C small modular reactor has been manufactured for a floating nuclear power plant intended to supply electricity to a copper mining centre in Chukotka, Russia. The news highlights the growing role of small modular reactors in powering remote industrial sites.
- 7America's First Small Modular Reactor Cleared to Break Ground▼America’s First Small Modular Reactor Just Got Permission to Break Ground
The United States has granted permission for construction to begin on the nation's first small modular reactor, a next-generation nuclear plant designed to be built faster and cheaper than traditional reactors. The approval marks a milestone for the US nuclear industry, as supporters hail small modular reactors as a key tool for delivering reliable, low-carbon power.
- 8Critics push back on Silicon Valley's enthusiasm for small modular reactors●Silicon Valley got you convinced that # SMR is a brilliant new # nuclear technology? Sorry… “Small modular reactors (SMR
A commentary circulating online argues that small modular reactors are being oversold as a new nuclear breakthrough when the technology is far from novel. It notes SMRs were first conceived for military use and deployed on polar bases roughly seventy years ago, and says their track record since has been poor. The piece challenges claims from Silicon Valley figures that SMRs offer a quick clean-energy solution.