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Technologies
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Gen IV MSR — Generation IV Molten Salt Reactor
Fuel dissolved in molten fluoride or chloride salt that serves as both fuel and coolant. Operates at atmospheric pressure. Potential for thorium fuel cycle. Strong load-following. Several startups pursuing designs; none at commercial scale yet.
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SMR — Small Modular Reactor
Factory-fabricated reactors typically under 300 MWe designed for modular deployment. Various designs span PWR, BWR, molten salt, high-temperature gas, and fast neutron variants. Most are in licensing or early construction phases as of 2025.
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