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The interest of major tech companies like Google and Amazon in small modular reactors (SMRs) has sparked a renewed debate on their potential as a cleaner and more efficient energy source. While SMRs promise reduced costs and increased efficiency, skepticism remains due to the lack of operational units in the U.S., lengthy build times, rising costs, and regulatory hurdles. As demand for power, especially for data centers driven by AI, grows, the viability of SMRs as a sustainable energy solution faces significant challenges, including waste management and competition with renewables.
Source: YAHOO