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2026 ANS Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Fixing the barriers: How new policies can make U.S. nuclear exports competitive again
The United States has a strong marketplace of ideas on future civil nuclear technology. President Trump wants to see 10 large reactors under construction by 2030 and has discussed making $80 billion available for that objective. Evolutionary small modular reactors based on light water reactor technology are on the market now, and the Tennessee Valley Authority expects a construction permit for a project at its Clinch River Site later this year.
Technical Session|Panel|Panels
Saturday, April 6, 2024|1:35–2:55PM EDT|Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub Room 603
Session Chair:
Kourosh S. Sadr (Penn State University)
Session Organizer:
Jonathan B. Balog (Penn State University)
Microreactors are compact, transportable nuclear reactors with power outputs ranging from a few kilowatts to a few megawatts. They cater to diverse applications, including remote locations, military operations, and industrial processes. Microreactors are poised to play a significant role in providing reliable, low-carbon power solutions by offering enhanced safety features, simplified designs, and reduced operational costs. Their potential integration with renewable energy sources can contribute to grid stability and decarbonization efforts. Join our panelists as they discuss the technology behind these reactors and the economic niches they are looking to fill!
Anthony Schoedel
Westinghouse Electric Co.
John Liechty
Penn State University - Smeal College of Business
Jess Gehin
Associate Lab Director, Nuclear Science and Technology, Idaho National Laboratory
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