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Small Modular Reactors Transform Nuclear Energy’s Future

Billions are flowing into small modular reactors nuclear energy projects as innovators like NuScale and Amazon redefine the future of clean power.

After decades of stagnation, nuclear energy is staging a comeback — and it’s no longer the gigawatt-scale reactors of the past leading the charge.

Small modular reactors, once dismissed as niche or speculative, have moved to the center of a global energy and geopolitical pivot.

Their appeal lies in scalability, siting flexibility, and the promise of dedicated, carbon-free baseload power—a vital ingredient in an era defined by the AI energy demand surge and industrial decarbonization.

The shift from ambitious blueprints to billion-dollar commercial projects is officially underway, driven by key industry announcements throughout 2025.

Author summary: Nuclear energy is making a comeback with small modular reactors.

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SHALE Magazine SHALE Magazine — 2025-10-29

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