Power Engineering
Summary
The ongoing quest for sustainable and low-carbon energy solutions has led to the emergence of a number of innovative technologies. The vision of reducing carbon footprints while maintaining reliability and resilience in energy systems is attracting billions in both private and public sector investment.
Among these technologies, nuclear microreactors present a revolutionary approach, particularly for campus district energy systems. Advanced nuclear offers a pathway to zero carbon emissions that several large institutional energy users are considering, particularly because of the potential to provide many years of always-on power and thermal energy to maintain the reliability that bustling campuses demand.
Universities are uniquely positioned to lead the integration of nuclear microreactors into district energy systems. With campuses resembling small cities, they are ideal proving grounds to demonstrate how sustainable energy systems can address challenges and opportunities of transitioning away from traditional fossil fuels.
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