This report provides an overview on the state of play for small modular reactors (SMRs) in a techno-economic perspective by presenting a preliminary mapping of the SMR ecosystem using the Techno-Economic Ecosystem (TES) approach. This methodology allows for a comprehensive mapping of the complex ecosystem constituting the SMR industrial landscape. Through the identification of activities and public and private actors interplaying, we can outline the EU strategic positioning as well as interdependencies, vulnerabilities, and opportunities for the development of these types of advanced reactors. The study offers insights on the EU role in the SMR network through collaboration and participation in the information flows.
The main findings exhibit the critical need to transform European research into innovation to stay at the competitive forefront. A well-developed research network is a valuable asset to keep up with SMR technological progress, but the EU needs to foster its business network. Observing SMR activities that are related to other industrial ecosystems, we highlight the importance of these reactors to support the development and decarbonisation of energy-intensive industries and meet other objectives of the Clean Industrial Deal.
While the present study offers a first overview of the results of the SMR techno-economic ecosystem mapping, the TES approach allows for exploring further analytical avenues and fine-tuning classification criteria. This novel analysis could provide strategic guidance to support public policies and international collaboration initiatives for further SMR development and deployment.
SOGUERO ESCUER Jorge;
ABENDROTH DIAS Kulani;
ALDAVE DE LAS HERAS Laura;
DE PRATO Giuditta;
FERNÁNDEZ CRUZADO Ana;
FUETTERER Michael;
2025-09-26
Publications Office of the European Union
JRC142326
978-92-68-31432-6 (online),
1831-9424 (online),
EUR 40449,
OP KJ-01-25-460-EN-N (online),
https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC142326,
10.2760/4478311 (online),
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