Subject. The article considers prospects for the development of nuclear energy, global problems of energy supply. Objectives. The aim is to identify the socio-economic efficiency of creation and operation of low-power nuclear power plants. Methods. The study employs methods of systems, comparative, structural, and logical analysis. Results. We analyzed prospects for the operation of low-power nuclear power plants, revealed their advantages and disadvantages, proposed recommendations to increase the level of usefulness and reduce the cost of low-power nuclear power plants. Conclusions. Small-scale nuclear power plants have the potential to provide a more sustainable and secure energy future for the world.
Keywords: commercialization, small nuclear power plant, modular reactor, nuclear power plant market, Mongolia
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