Small, modular power plants in Singapore may be a reality soon but more research required

Unlike traditional nuclear power plants, the latest nuclear technologies have safety features or cooling systems that rely on natural forces. Public perceptions are also shifting

The benefits of advanced nuclear power technology go beyond generating clean electricity to power our homes and offices. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG
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The advent of newer and safer technologies in the nuclear industry will allow Singapore to meet its growing energy needs and carbon-neutral ambitions by 2050.

Advanced small modular reactors (SMRs) and floating nuclear power plants (FNPPs) are increasingly seen as potential “game changers” for small, land-constrained countries.

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