France's plan to build new next-generation nuclear reactors faces challenges in financing, supply chains, and timelines, according to the country's Court of Auditors.
Typically, SMRs come in sizes of of 300 MW or less. To get 2 GW of power from SMRs in boreholes would require at least seven 300 MW SMRs. Light water type SMRs may not be good candidates for a deep ...