Advanced Nuclear Energy Commercial Viability and Case Studies

A diverse portfolio of advanced nuclear technologies coupled with integrated energy systems and execution pathways are essential to scaling nuclear energy development. As an emerging market, advanced nuclear energy technologies range in maturity. This is of particular importance considering the types of assets used to produce and deliver reliable electricity to federal critical missions and infrastructure, data centers, and other facilities. This session will focus on suitability analysis, siting, and regulatory pathways specific to the ability to scale nuclear energy options to ensure safe technology applications.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:

• Identify the range of advanced nuclear technologies, including micro-reactors and small modular reactors, and their current maturity levels;
• Recognize the strategic importance of advanced nuclear energy for powering federal critical missions and infrastructure;
• Identify the regulatory and execution pathways necessary for scaling new nuclear technologies;
• Evaluate siting criteria and suitability analyses for deploying advanced nuclear systems.