Small modular reactors (SMRs) are part of a new generation of nuclear power plant designs being developed in several countries.

Establishes research programs to investigate small modular reactors and advanced nuclear fuels and fuel systems, and to develop a 15 year strategy to address the nation's spent nuclear fuel.

In February, 2013 plans were announced to build a B&W mPower small modular reactor at the site.

NuScale Power LLC is a company formed to design and commercialize a small modular nuclear reactor (SMR).

If the pebble-bed modular reactor wins approval from the N.R.C., other utilities may decide to use this technology as well.

Presenting at the October 2011 Thorium Energy Conference, Sorensen described how various factors influence design for small modular reactors.

The current development of small modular reactors has led to a renewed interest in military applications.

US Energy Secretary Steven Chu also asked Congress for $36bn in loan guarantees for a new generation of small modular reactors.

The cancelled pebble bed modular reactor was intended to be coupled with a helium CCGT.

B&W announced in 2009 plans to design, develop, license and deploy a small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) called the B&W mPower reactor.