A new type of small nuclear reactor gets the green light in Tennessee
Tennessee has approved a new type of small modular nuclear reactor. These reactors are designed to be easier to finance and build than traditional large-scale nuclear projects.
The hope is these “small modular reactors” will be easier to build and finance, potentially avoiding the delays and cost overruns that have plagued U.S. nuclear projects in recent decades.
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