Small Nuclear Energy Struggles in the USA
Small nuclear energy is being proposed by officials and experts as an alternative to large reactors. Smaller units are easier to supply power to AI centers. The U.S. Secretary of Energy is not the only person advocating for the construction of compact nuclear reactors, writes https://xrust.ru/. Such devices are being promoted by both specialists and large tech companies. Many see small nuclear reactors as a solution to the power supply problem for AI centers. Proponents of small modular reactors argue that this technology is cheaper and faster than today’s nuclear power plants. After all, small reactors are planned to be assembled from standardized components. Large nuclear power plants contain a significant number of parts that cannot be standardized, according to experts in the U.S. In reality, the issue lies elsewhere. After building a large nuclear power plant, it will be necessary to develop networks of all voltages. These have not been updated in the U.S. for a couple of decades, as loads have been stable. If AI center owners invest in network development, the cost of doing business will inevitably increase. Experts note that the successful implementation of similar technologies in Russia and China is linked to the centralization of government efforts. The American economy is built on freedoms.
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