What is a small modular nuclear reactor and how does it work?

Like conventional nuclear reactors, small modular reactors harness thermal energy to generate electrical power. For example, the thermal energy heats water into steam, which then powers a turbine, generating electrical power. The Reactor Island houses all of the nuclear systems.

How much does a modular nuclear reactor cost?

NuScale has estimated its first plant will cost just under $3 billion to build, giving an overnight capital cost of $5,078/kWe. But the real power of SMRs are the fact that they can’t melt down.

Can you make a small nuclear reactor?

Yes, you can build your very own nuclear fusion reactor in your house! But first, a few warnings: -This project includes lethal voltage levels. Make sure you know your high voltage safety or have a qualified electrical advisor.

How efficient are perovskite solar cells?

Perovskite solar cells have shown remarkable progress in recent years with rapid increases in conversion efficiency, from reports of about 3\% in 2006 to over 25\% today. While perovskite solar cells have become highly efficient in a very short time, a number of challenges remain before they can become a competitive commercial technology.

What are the priority priorities for perovskite PV?

PRIORITY THREE – Manufacturability: Scaling up perovskite manufacturing is required to enable production of perovskite solar cells. Making the processes scalable and reproducible could increase manufacturing and allow perovskite PV modules to meet and potentially exceed the office’s levelized cost of electricity targets.

How photo-reactive is perovskite?

While that solar cell effort was not successful, the perovskite compound was shown to be quite photo-reactive by itself. Fast forward 10 years and academia, national labs and corporations have taken the PSC efficiency from 2\% to 25\% in lab settings on approximately 30-cm x 30-cm forms.

Can halhalide perovskites be made from solution processing?

Halide perovskites have demonstrated exceptional progress in PV cell performance—from 3.8\% in 2009 to a certified 22\% in 2016. Remarkably, such high-efficiency perovskite solar cells can be made from polycrystalline materials by solution processing.