Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Small Nuclear Reactors: China, Russia and India Race
SMRs are like small, pre-built nuclear power plants.
China is already using them, Russia is building them, and India is working on one called the Bharat SMR.
These reactors are designed to be safer and can work for several years without refueling, making them ideal for remote areas or places needing a lot of energy, like data centers.
India is pushing to get more energy from nuclear power and wants 100 GW by 2070.
Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are gaining popularity for clean energy.
India is developing the Bharat Small Modular Reactor.
Russia is collaborating with India on SMRs.
China has commissioned a land-based SMR as a test unit.
SMRs are designed for safety and can provide energy for years.
- Who
- China, Russia, and India are developing SMRs.
- What
- Countries are racing to develop SMRs for clean and scalable energy.
- When
- Russia is constructing a land-based SMR, China has commissioned one.
- Where
- India is developing the Bharat Small Modular Reactor.
- Why
- The increasing demand for reliable, clean energy is driving the development of SMRs.
SMR Technology Advancement
SMR Deployment and Partnership
Reactor Safety
SMR Technology Advancement
Emphasis on passive and active safety systems
SMR Deployment and Partnership
SMRs offer safety, design, and low operational hazards.
- Reactor Type
- Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
- SMR Definition
- Generates less than 300 megawatts of electricity
- Countries Involved
- China, Russia, India, US, France
- Russian SMR Capacity
- 55 MW (electricity) / 200 MW (thermal)
- Russian SMR Fuel Enrichment
- Up to 20%
- India's Nuclear Target
- 100 GW by 2070