Is it time to invest in nuclear energy?

<p>One of the technologies that got a lot of attention at ClimateTech is <strong>small modular reactors</strong>. These mini-nuclear power plants are still largely in development — but they would provide reliable, emission-free power that could be dispatched on a 24-hour basis wherever it is needed.</p> <p>Nuclear today accounts for around 20% of America’s overall power supply. There are 54 total nuclear power plants in 28 states, and on average they are quite large and are 42 years old.</p> <p>Small Modular Reactors are a new development in the nuclear engineering world. SMRs would be about one-third of the size and cost of traditional nuclear power plants and would also produce around one-third as much power. Their lower costs and faster construction times could make them a viable solution in America’s energy future, which is heavily geared toward deploying new renewable energy technologies.</p> <p>In this podcast, Simon Erickson and JT Street discuss the future of SMRs, the potential investing opportunities, and how &quot;nuclear&quot; could become a part of the puzzle of moving past fossil fuels.</p> <p><br></p> <p>For more insights on nuclear energy as well as our monthly stock recommendations, join 7investing today for just $1 for your first week. </p> <p><a href="www.7investing.com/subscribe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.7investing.com/subscribe/</a></p> <p> </p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/7investing/message