Small Modular Reactor Global Market Report 2024

The small modular reactor market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $6.78 billion in 2023 to $7.08 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%. The increase in the historical period can be attributed to factors such as energy security concerns, regulatory support, a rise in electricity demand, a desire for carbon emission reduction, and the need for decentralized power generation.

The small modular reactor market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.05 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to factors such as a growing focus on clean energy solutions, a demand for flexible power generation options, increasing interest in nuclear power, rising concerns about climate change, and expanding applications in industrial sectors. Notable trends expected in the forecast period include the emergence of new market players and technologies, the integration of digitalization and automation, customization and modularization of reactor designs, an increasing role in supporting renewable energy integration, and the development of hybrid energy systems.

The small modular reactor market is expected to experience growth driven by the escalating energy security crisis. An energy security crisis arises when a region or country encounters substantial challenges in reliably and affordably meeting its energy needs. Small modular reactors (SMRs) present a solution by offering flexibility in power output, enabling operators to swiftly adjust electricity generation to meet the specific requirements of remote communities or industries. They can operate at partial load or ramp up or down quickly in response to changing demand, ensuring a stable and reliable power supply. Data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) in November 2022 indicates a projected increase in the global population lacking access to electricity, reaching approximately 774 million individuals in 2022, up from 754 million in 2021. Consequently, the growing energy security crisis is a key driver behind the growth of the small modular reactor market.

Leading companies in the small modular reactor market are intensifying their efforts to develop advanced solutions or products, such as single-loop pressurized water reactors (PWR), to maintain a competitive edge. Single-loop PWR is a compact and scalable nuclear reactor design ranging from tens to a few hundred megawatts, offering improved safety features, deployment flexibility, and potential cost-effectiveness compared to traditional larger-scale nuclear power plants. In May 2023, Westinghouse Electric Company, a US-based nuclear power company, introduced the AP300. This small modular reactor incorporates integral pressurized water reactor (iPWR) technology, passive safety systems, and modular design, revolutionizing nuclear energy with compactness, enhanced safety, and rapid deployment. The AP300 significantly impacts the small modular reactor (SMR) market by advancing safety, versatility, and cost-effectiveness, shaping the future of nuclear energy generation.

In November 2023, Cameco Corporation, a Canada-based uranium company, partnered with Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) to acquire Westinghouse Electric Company for $8.2 billion. This strategic move strengthens their positions in the nuclear industry and underscores a commitment to advancing innovative solutions, including Westinghouse's eVinci micro-reactor technology. The acquisition reflects a collaborative effort to meet the rising demand for clean and reliable energy sources. Westinghouse Electric Company is a US-based nuclear power company that offers nuclear products and services, including small modular reactors (SMR).

Major companies operating in the small modular reactor market are General Electric Company, Hitachi, Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd, OKBM Afrikantov (Rosatom), Bechtel Corporation, Rolls-Royce plc., Fluor Corporation, IHI Corporation, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), SNC-Lavalin Group, Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions, Brookfield Asset Management, General Atomics Corporation, Curtiss-Wright Corporation, BWX Technologies Inc., Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), U-Battery Developments Ltd. (Urenco Group), Babcock & Wilcox, Tokamak Energy, NuScale Power LLC., ARC Energy LLC, Terrestrial Energy Inc., Holtec International, Kairos Power, TerraPower LLC.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the small modular reactor market in 2023 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the small modular reactor market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the small modular reactor market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A small modular reactor (SMR) is a compact nuclear reactor design known for its smaller size, simplified construction, and modular configuration tailored for electricity generation. These reactors are utilized to provide scalable and flexible nuclear power solutions suitable for a range of applications, including remote locations, industrial processes, and grid supplementation.

The primary types of small modular reactors include light water reactors (LWR), fast neutron reactors (FNR), heavy water reactors (HWR), and others. Light water reactors (LWR) use regular water as both the coolant and neutron moderator, and they are widely employed in commercial nuclear power plants due to their efficient operation and relative safety. The power rating categories for these reactors include up to 100 MW, 101 to 200 MW, and 201 to 300 MW. These reactors are deployed in single-module power plants and multi-module power plants, serving various applications such as power generation, desalination, process heat, industrial use, and hydrogen production.

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The small modular reactor market consists of sales of products such as reactor modules, control systems, fuel assemblies, heat exchangers, and containment structures. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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