IMSR
**Vendor/Designer:** [[vendors/terrestrial-energy]]
Key Stats
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IMSR
Status: PLANNED Category: SMR Country: Canada Canada Vendor/Designer: terrestrial-energy Type: Compact molten salt reactor [Compact molten salt reactor](/library/wiki/technologies/Compact molten salt reactor) Capacity: 195 MWe
Overview
IMSR, developed by Terrestrial Energy in Canada, is a planned small modular reactor (SMR) utilizing compact molten salt reactor technology for civilian power generation. With a net capacity of 195 MWe, it represents a promising approach to flexible, low-carbon energy production. Still in the planning phase, it lacks an operational history or confirmed site.
Key Facts
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- Terrestrial Energy Official Website — Official site of the developer of IMSR, providing detailed information on the reactor design and project status.
- World Nuclear Association - Canada Profile — Overview of nuclear power development in Canada, including mentions of innovative SMR projects like IMSR.
- World Nuclear News - Terrestrial Energy IMSR Update [UNVERIFIED] — News article covering a safety milestone achieved by Terrestrial Energy for the IMSR project.
- Wikipedia - Integral Molten Salt Reactor — Wikipedia entry on the IMSR, offering a general overview of the technology and development status.
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