这些国家正在建造最多的小型模块化核反应堆

这些国家正在建造最多的小型模块化核反应堆
These Countries Are Building The Most Small Modular Nuclear Reactors

原始链接: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/these-countries-are-building-most-small-modular-nuclear-reactors

截至2026年，美国在小型模块化反应堆（SMR）开发领域处于全球领先地位，共发布了28项选址公告，超过了紧随其后的四个国家的总和。这些工作由国家实验室主导，并得到了公用事业公司、高校和私营开发商的支持。 SMR代表了核能技术的重大转变。与发电量超过1000兆瓦的传统反应堆不同，SMR体积紧凑（最高300兆瓦），专为工厂批量制造而设计。这种模块化特性降低了成本，缩短了建设周期，并使其能够部署在偏远地区或能源密集型数据中心等多样化场所。随着全球电力需求增长，SMR日益被视为一种至关重要的清洁能源解决方案。通过提供灵活、可靠且零碳的电力，它们正成为长期能源战略和电网安全的核心。尽管核能机构在全球范围内追踪了129种设计，但美国在积极开发方面持续保持领先。对于决策者和公用事业公司而言，在规划未来能源需求时，这是一个至关重要的关注领域。

原文

The U.S. is leading the world in small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) development with 28 siting announcements, as of 2026.

This graphic, via Visual Capitalist's Cody Good, in partnership with the National Public Utilities Council, shows which countries are building the most SMRs.

The U.S. Leads Global SMR Development

With 28 siting announcements, the U.S. has more SMR projects in development than the next four countries combined.

Source: The Nuclear Energy Agency

Only 78 of 129 SMR designs being tracked by the NEA are publicly reported in the digital dashboard. The rest have either requested not to be included or are not under active development.

Across the U.S., national laboratories lead in siting announcements (7), followed by a three-way tie among utilities, universities, and SMR developers (5 each).

Why Small Modular Reactors Matter

SMRs are a critical clean-energy technology that are cheaper and more flexible than traditional nuclear power generation.

Small: SMRs can produce up to 300 MWe, far less than traditional reactors, which typically produce around 1,000–1,400 MWe.
Modular: SMRs are designed for mass factory manufacturing to reduce cost and build time.
Reactor: The four main reactor types are light water reactors, fast neutron reactors, graphite-moderated high temperature reactors, and molten salt reactors.

Their compact, modular design enables easier transport and deployment ideal for data centers or remote sites where grid connection is costly or unnecessary.

The Role of SMRs in the Future of Power

As electricity demand accelerates, SMRs are becoming an increasingly important part of conversations around grid reliability, energy security, and clean firm power.

For utilities and policymakers, tracking where these projects are emerging can help inform planning, policy, and long-term strategy.