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Session Abstract

Small nuclear energy sources are nearing commercialization, with first demonstration systems expected to be online in the mid- to late-2020s. These so-called microreactors have attributes that align with diverse end-users like remote communities, industrial clusters, and military installations. They are also of interest for district energy networks as they are right-sized for many of these loads, and provide inherent safety in physics, allowing co-siting with end-users. This presentation will survey the microreactor technologies and designs closest to commercialization which may have direct application to district energy markets for decarbonizing by 2035.

Presenters

Dan Moneghan, Technical Leader, EPRI