IMHO Mini Nukes are never going to happen. The largest cost in Nuclear Pant Operation is staff. A large plant has economy of scale as many of functions require the same number of people no matter how large or small the plant is.
In terms of construction the permitting and other NRC requirements are not going to be “Mini” either.
“IMHO Mini Nukes are never going to happen. The largest cost in Nuclear Pant Operation is staff. A large plant has economy of scale as many of functions require the same number of people no matter how large or small the plant is.
In terms of construction the permitting and other NRC requirements are not going to be “Mini” either.”
Staff size is not fixed. Permitting would be less burdensome. Construction costs could be reduced.
Please learn about Molten Salt Reactors. https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/molten-salt-reactor-market-2021-latest-report-covering-key-vendors-price-trends-gross-margin-influence-of-covid-19-and-forecast-to-2025-2021-02-11
For some reason they leave out www.terrestrialenergy.com they are the furthest along in development. https://www.terrestrialenergy.com/technology/competitive/