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Re:Small modular reactors: Still too expensive, too slow, an... by orson2077 on Friday May 31, 2024 @05:53PM (#40540709)
I have a tremendous love for the fast breeder reactors (particularly Superphénix); that we had that technology so long ago astounds me. However, I recognise that they are technically challenging.

From a modern, pragmatic point of view, I'm very partial to SMRs and AMRs (advanced modular reactors). They are also easier to implement on non-technical grounds (e.g. site permissions).

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Re:Small modular reactors: Still too expensive, too slow, an... by pfdietz on Friday May 31, 2024 @05:56PM (#40540730)
France has basically abandoned their fast breeder effort. They defunded the next fast reactor.
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