A new Purdue University-led study prepared for the Indiana Office of Energy Development (IOED) explores the feasibility and potential impact of implementing small modular reactors (SMRs) in the state. It also outlines opportunities for Indiana to address key challenges with the deployment of this technology both within the state and nationwide.
“This report underscores the transformative potential of SMRs, offering Indiana a pathway to a cleaner, resilient energy future,” said Seungjin Kim, head of Purdue’s School of Nuclear Engineering and lead principal investigator (PI) of this study.
The study states that SMRs, which are smaller than existing nuclear power plants and could be faster and less expensive to build, are a viable option for 24/7 carbon-free electricity in Indiana.
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