SMRTR Science & EngineeringAug 31, 2026Interesting Engineering

The nuclear renaissance: SMRs and the reactor buildout

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Nuclear power is experiencing a global revival, but with a striking contradiction. China's Linglong One small modular reactor is nearly ready to become the world's first commercial land-based SMR, while Britain's Hinkley Point C has ballooned to nearly £49 billion, almost triple its original budget, with completion pushed to 2030. Progress depends heavily on where you look and what type of reactor is being built.

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