Small Modular Reactor Market, By Reactor Type (Heavy Water Reactor (HWR), Light water Reactor (LWR), Fast neutron Reactor (FNR), and Others), By Connectivity (Off Grid and Grid Connected), By Application (Desalination, Power Generation, Industrial, and Hy
Small Modular Reactor Market, By Reactor Type (Heavy Water Reactor (HWR), Light water Reactor (LWR), Fast neutron Reactor (FNR), and Others), By Connectivity (Off Grid and Grid Connected), By Application (Desalination, Power Generation, Industrial, and Hydrogen Production), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Africa)
Small modular reactors (SMRs) are nuclear reactors that are smaller in size yet generate less electricity than traditional nuclear power plants. SMRs can be factory-built and transported to sites by truck, rail, or vessel. This modular construction reduces the required capital investment and construction timelines for the deployment of new nuclear capacity. SMRs can range between 10 and 300 MWe in size and cater to smaller electric grids, remote communities, and non-electric applications such as district heating and desalination. Given their modular design and shorter construction periods, SMRs have potential to play a complementary role to large nuclear plants and help expand nuclear power capacity in the coming years.
Market Dynamics
Small modular reactor market growth is driven by factors such as lower upfront capital costs, shorter construction periods, scalable power output, and siting flexibility of SMRs. Their modular design allows incremental capacity additions as per growing power needs. Favorable government policies and investments in new nuclear technologies across countries also boost the market growth. However, high levelized cost of energy compared to other baseload sources and unproven nature of some SMR designs at commercial scale remain challenges. Initiatives to develop generation IV reactors with passive safety features and capabilities of district heating/hydrogen production present opportunities. Ongoing demonstration and pre-commercial projects by market players will be crucial to gaining regulatory approvals and wider market acceptance.
Key Features of the Study
This report provides in-depth analysis of the global small modular reactor market, and provides market size (USD Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2024–2031), considering 2023 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global small modular reactor market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include Holtec International, General Atomics Corporation, Brookfield Asset Management, Terrestrial Energy Inc., Fluor Corporation, TerraPower, LLC., Moltex Energy, X Energy LLC, Rolls-Royce plc., ULTRA SAFE NUCLEAR, Westinghouse Electric Company LLC., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., NuScale Power, LLC., and General Electric Company
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
Global small modular reactor market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global small modular reactor market
Market Segmentation
By Reactor Type Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2019 - 2031)
Heavy Water Reactor (HWR)
Light water Reactor (LWR)
Fast Neutron Reactor (FNR)
Others
By Connectivity Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2019 - 2031)
Off Grid
Grid Connected
By Application Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2019 - 2031)
Desalination
Power Generation
Industrial
Hydrogen Production
Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2019 - 2031)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Latin America
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Europe
Germany
U.K.
Spain
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East
GCC Countries
Israel
Rest of Middle East
Africa
South Africa
North Africa
Central Africa
Key Players Insights
Holtec International
General Atomics Corporation
Brookfield Asset Management
Terrestrial Energy Inc.
Fluor Corporation
TerraPower, LLC.
Moltex Energy
X Energy LLC
Rolls-Royce plc.
ULTRA SAFE NUCLEAR
Westinghouse Electric Company LLC.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.
NuScale Power, LLC.
General Electric Company
1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Small Modular Reactor Market, By Reactor Type
Small Modular Reactor Market, By Connectivity
Small Modular Reactor Market, By Application
Small Modular Reactor Market, By Region
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Impact Analysis
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER’s Analysis
Merger and Acquisition Scenario
Key Development
Industry Trends
4. Small Modular Reactor Market, By Reactor Type, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2024 and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
Segment Trends
Heavy Water Reactor (HWR)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Light water Reactor (LWR)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Fast Neutron Reactor (FNR)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
5. Small Modular Reactor Market, By Connectivity, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2024 and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
Segment Trends
Off Grid
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Grid Connected
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
6. Small Modular Reactor Market, By Application, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2024 and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
Segment Trends
Desalination
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Power Generation
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Industrial
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Hydrogen Production
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
7. Small Modular Reactor Market, By Region, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share (%) Analysis, 2024,2027 & 2031, Value (USD Bn)