Nuclear innovation in small modular reactors (SMRs) has the potential to address multiple energy policy priorities around the world, from decarbonising electricity and deep decarbonisation of hard-to-abate sectors, to ensuring security of energy supply, and promoting economic development and prosperity. A wide range of SMR concepts are under development around the world to help meet these energy policy priorities. They are at different levels of technology readiness, with several taking significant steps towards commercialisation.

The forthcoming NEA Small Modular Reactor Dashboard includes analysis of 21 SMR designs and the progress towards their deployment and commercialisation. The compilation of the NEA SMR Dashboard looks beyond technology readiness level and assesses progress across six additional enabling conditions: licensing readiness, siting, financing, supply chain, engagement and fuel. Taken together with assessments about technical readiness, it reveals which SMR technologies and projects are moving rapidly from concept to commercialisation in various markets around the world.

The online launch will gather experts and stakeholders who are exploring SMRs for a variety of end-use applications to discuss the status of SMR development and factors that influence commercial readiness.