Tennessee Governor Bill Lee held a news conference on September 29 to discuss a new construction permit for a small modular nuclear reactor in his state. This reactor is a step forward in the effort to expand nuclear energy capabilities in the United States.
The main question is whether nuclear power can scale up swiftly enough to address the country’s energy needs. This challenge is among the most pressing for the industry, and successful scaling is not assured. However, a significant achievement reached last week provides a measure of optimism.
A major milestone offers hope for the industry’s future.
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