Small Modular Reactor Potential Lies in Industry, Not Grid Power

Sept. 22, 2026
Read time: 5-15 mins

Small modular reactors are often discussed as part of the future of clean energy, but new U-M research points to another potential use. After modeling more than 1,000 industrial sites across the country, researchers found some surprising opportunities, along with one major factor that could determine whether they make financial sense.

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