SMRs carry the promise of helping decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors worldwide. Innovation is rapidly advancing, and very real progress is positioning this technology to accelerate pathways to net zero. SMRs could replace coal on-grid, fossil fuel cogeneration of heat and power for heavy industry, and diesel at off-grid mines. It could also produce hydrogen and synthetic fuels. Looking beyond technical feasibility, the NEA Small Modular Reactor Dashboard defines new criteria for assessing progress in six additional dimensions of readiness: licensing, siting, financing, supply chain, engagement, and fuel. The first volume evaluates the progress of 21 SMRs around the world, while the second volume tracks the progress of an additional 21 SMRs.
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