Why SMRs

Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are poised to become a cornerstone of the U.S. energy landscape, offering a strategic solution for a low-carbon, reliable, and flexible power supply. Their advanced design makes them ideal for meeting the nation's evolving energy demands efficiently and sustainably.

SMRs provide a robust baseload of continuous, dispatchable electricity, ensuring a stable and secure energy supply. Unlike intermittent renewable sources, SMRs deliver predictable and affordable power, complementing a diverse energy mix that includes existing nuclear, natural gas, and renewables. This reliability is critical for transitioning to a low-carbon future without compromising grid stability.

The compact and modular nature of SMRs allows for flexible deployment, enabling power plants to be sited closer to energy consumers. This proximity reduces transmission losses and enhances energy security for urban and industrial areas. Additionally, SMRs can be scaled to match specific power needs, making them versatile for various applications.

SMRs are uniquely positioned to support emerging energy-intensive industries, such as AI data centers, hydrogen production, and synthetic fuel manufacturing. These sectors require consistent, low-carbon energy delivered directly to their facilities, which SMRs can provide efficiently. By enabling states to attract investment in these high-demand industries, SMRs drive economic growth while advancing clean energy goals.

In summary, SMRs are the preferred technology for the future U.S. energy infrastructure due to their reliability, flexibility, and ability to meet the growing demand for sustainable power in a rapidly evolving industrial landscape.

SMR Technology Selection

Nuclear SMR innovations create investable solutions and advantages compared with traditional nuclear energy. ONE Nuclear selects technology based on key criteria:

Small footprint: SMRs have a “small” footprint but need to deliver maximum power, efficiency and competitive electricity cost
Deployment timescale: Our aim is to deliver power and efficiency with design, permitting, manufacturing and installation schedule optimization, in the time required by customers
Lower capital cost: Anchored by proven equipment pricing and deep manufacturing expertise
Repeatable economics: factory fabrication enables consistent cost structure and accelerated deployment
Grid-scale value: Will deliver clean, reliable baseload power at a price competitive with intermittent renewables
Rapid construction: Fleet units can be deployed with a much shorter on-site build timeline than traditional large nuclear
Simplified delivery model: Turnkey contracts can eliminate complex EPC interfaces—reducing risk and improving accountability
Minimal site disruption: Lower numbers of workers on-site (than in traditional projects) limits infrastructure needs and supports efficient, low-impact construction

Advanced reactor types include the Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR), Boiling Water Reactor (BWR), and various Generation 4 designs with innovative cooling systems. They support a range of applications by providing a low cost, low-carbon, power source that ensures continuity of customer operations.

SMRs can provide an investable solution:

Financing Structure: Lower capital cost, reduced risk, and shorter build time enable investment via conventional debt and equity but still requires a robust risk management framework

Repeatable Cost Profile: Factory-built designs ensure consistent, low-cost deployment — unlike traditional one-off infrastructure projects

Low Completion Risk: Standardized manufacturing and turnkey delivery model significantly reduce execution and delivery uncertainty