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1、Unlocking the potential of small modular reactorsPhoto by Petr Materna Kearney,PragueThese two pressing issues highlight the complexity of the mission at hand,necessitating a delicate balance between promoting low-emission energy sources and maintaining a reliable supply of energy to meet the growin
2、g demand.At this crucial juncture,many nations are revisiting their nuclear power strategies and policies,particularly the newly emerged technology of small modular reactors(SMRs)as a potential solution to address both sides of the conundrum(see figure 1).Despite the obstacles that countries are fac
3、ing on the quest to reach net zero,nuclear energy has stagnated in Western markets.Enter SMRsan advanced technology garnering major attention.Confronted with the daunting task of fulfilling the global ambition of net zero emissions by 2050,nations across the world are seeking ways to decarbonize the
4、ir energy sectors.Concurrently,the energy crisis in Europe has served as a stark wake-up call about the importance of energy security.Sources:International Atomic Energy Agency,governments reports;Kearney analysisFigure 1Countries around the world are reassessing their positions on nuclear energyNuc
5、lear capacity(GW)Countries with nuclear energy capacityLess than 3 GW310 GW1050 GWMore than 50 GWNew entrants;currently constructing,commissioning,or planning first reactorsOperationalAfricaAsia PacificEurope LatinAmericaCanadaand theUnited States2132119510944810121913714PlannedIn constructionor com
6、mission1Unlocking the potential of small modular reactorsLatin America.Argentina and Brazil both have well-established nuclear programs,with the first constructing SMR and the other focusing on fuel production.Mexico,with one operating power plant of 1.6 GW capacity,recently engaged in feasibility s