This paper evaluates the role of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in the global shift towards sustainable energy, driven by the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement. It highlights nuclear energy’s importance for achieving Net Zero Emissions by 2050, emphasizing its safety, efficiency, and minimal greenhouse gas emissions. Despite historical opposition due to safety, economic, and waste disposal concerns, recent geopolitical events have rekindled interest in nuclear solutions. The paper discusses the current landscape, where nuclear power contributes significantly to global electricity, and the focus on developing SMRs for their economic, safety, and versatility benefits. These reactors are particularly promising for emerging economies, offering solutions to energy poverty and sustainability challenges. The paper concludes that the successful adoption of SMRs, essential for the energy transition, depends on overcoming economic and technological hurdles and gaining wider societal acceptance.
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