Small Modular Reactor Market Size, Share, Key Players, Opportunity and Forecast 2024-2032

Written by Tory  »  Updated on: October 05th, 2024

IMARC Group, a leading market research company, has recently releases report titled “Small Modular Reactor Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2024-2032,” The study provides a detailed analysis of the industry, including the global small modular reactor market size, share, trends, and growth forecast. The report also includes competitor and regional analysis and highlights the latest advancements in the market.

Report Highlights:

How big is the small modular reactor market?

The global small modular reactor market size reached US$ 5.8 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 8.5 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.41% during 2024-2032.

Factors Affecting the Growth of the Small Modular Reactor Industry:

Ongoing technological advancements:

Technological advancements represent a primary driver for the small modular reactor (SMR) market. SMRs represent a significant evolution in nuclear reactor design, characterized by their smaller size and modular construction. Unlike traditional large-scale reactors, SMRs can be manufactured in factories and assembled on-site, offering greater flexibility in deployment and scalability. This modular approach reduces construction time and costs, making nuclear power more economically viable for regions or countries with smaller electricity demand or limited infrastructure for large-scale projects, thereby providing an impetus to the market growth.

Economic considerations:

The modular design allows for incremental investment, reducing the upfront capital required compared to conventional reactors. This lower financial barrier makes SMRs more accessible to a broader range of utilities, private investors, and government agencies seeking to diversify their energy portfolios with reliable and carbon-neutral power sources. Moreover, the operational flexibility of SMRs enables utilities to adapt more easily to fluctuating energy demands and integrate renewable energy sources into their grids more effectively, thereby enhancing overall grid stability and energy security.

Environmental imperatives:

Environmental imperatives contribute significantly to the growth of the SMR market. As the global community intensifies efforts to mitigate climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, nuclear power emerges as a crucial component of the low-carbon energy mix. SMRs offer a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, providing baseload electricity without emitting carbon dioxide or other pollutants associated with conventional power generation. Their compact size and enhanced safety features further mitigate environmental risks and public concerns, fostering greater acceptance and regulatory support for nuclear energy development.

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Small Modular Reactor Market Report Segmentation:

Breakup By Reactor Type:

  • Heavy Water Reactor (HWR)
  • Light Water Reactor (LWR)
  • Fast Neutron Reactor (FNR)
  • Others

Heavy water reactor (HWR) represents the largest segment due to their proven safety and operational track record.

Breakup By Deployment:

  • Single-Module Power Plant
  • Multi-Module Power Plant

Multi-module power plant accounts for the majority of market shares because they are favored for scalability and grid integration flexibility.

Breakup By Application:

  • Desalination
  • Power Generation
  • Process Heat

The power generation sector dominates the market due to energy demand and carbon reduction goals.

Breakup By Region:

  • North America (United States, Canada)
  • Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Others)
  • Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, Others)
  • Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Others)
  • Middle East and Africa

North America leads the market due to supportive regulatory frameworks and technological innovation.

Global Small Modular Reactor Market Trends:

The increasing need for energy resilience in remote and off-grid locations, where traditional grid infrastructure is inadequate is strengthening the market growth. SMRs offer a reliable source of clean energy, enhancing energy security and supporting economic development in these regions. Besides this, the growth of the small modular reactor market is also propelled by the rising interest in nuclear desalination projects. SMRs present a viable solution for coupling nuclear power generation with desalination processes, addressing water scarcity issues in regions facing growing population demands and freshwater shortages.

Who are the key players operating in the industry?

The report covers the major market players including:

  • ARC Clean Energy Inc.
  • Brookfield Asset Management Inc
  • Fluor Corporation
  • General Electric Company
  • Holtec International
  • Leadcold Reactors
  • Rolls-Royce Plc
  • Terrestrial Energy Inc.
  • X-Energy LLC

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