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The Use of Nuclear Power to Establish Microgrids on United States Military Installations
From its inception up until 2006, the U.S. electric grid was considered a reliable means of power distribution. However, it was recognized by Congress that there was an innate need to upgrade the grid to allow for modern electronics demandand renewable resources with the passing o...
Niichel, M. Purdue University
Dec 31, 2023
Identifying Best Performance Scenarios for Micro Nuclear Reactors During Grid Disruption
Micro Nuclear Reactors (MNRs) are an emerging innovation in nuclear technology as small, portable, and self-sufficient reactor units in the size of a standard 40-foot shipping container. An MNR functions as a “nuclear battery,” where each unit can power load capacities from 50...
Ivey, C. et al U.S. Army
Apr 30, 2024
Microgrid Modeling with Small Modular Reactors: Decarbonizing University Campus Microgrids through Optimal Deployment of Nuclear Power Reactors
This report explores the decarbonization of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) campus microgrid through the optimal deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). The primary objective is to assess the technical and economic feasibility of integrating SMRs, Battery E...
Grunloh, T. et al University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Jun 30, 2024
Microreactor Program Review 2024
Summarizes agenda and goals for the microgridprogram review sessions, including progress to date, milestone tracking, and collaboration opportunities. Highlights vision to enable multiple domestic commercial microreactor demonstrations through cross‑cutting research and devlopme...
Jackson, J. et al Idaho National Laboratory
Dec 31, 2024
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A Techno-Economic Evaluation of Microreactors for Off-Grid and Microgrid Applications
Journal analysis comparing microreactor‑based portfolios to diesel and renewable alternatives in off‑grid and islanded microgrids. Modeled cases examine levelized cost, reliability, and emissions outcomes across fuel prices, demand profiles, and storage penetration. Findings i...
Lovering, J. University of Michigan
May 11, 2023
Optimal Planning of Nuclear-Renewable Micro-Hybrid Energy System by Particle Swarm Optimization
To minimize the anticipated shocks to economic, environmental, and social systems for
developing and least developed countries, the reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions is mandatory to a large extend. The nuclear-renewable integrated system is proficient in optimal energy d...
Gabbar, H. et al Ontario Tech University
Oct 13, 2020
Small Reactors in Microgrids Technical Studies Guidance
Guidance report from INL and partners describing use cases, modeling workflows, and technoeconomic inputs for assessing small‑reactor‑anchored microgrids. The document details data requirements, performance metrics, and risk considerations, with example configurations combinin...
Mar 30, 2026
Micro Nuclear Reactors: Potential Replacements for Diesel Gensets within Micro Energy Grid
Peer‑reviewed study evaluating microreactors as replacements for diesel generation within a campus‑scale micro energy grid. Using optimization and case data from Ontario Tech University, scenarios compare microreactor‑anchored portfolios against diesel and renewable mixes on...
Gabbar, H. et al Ontario Tech University
Oct 04, 2020
Nuclear waste from small modular reactors
Peer‑reviewed study comparing fuel cycles, spent‑fuel characteristics, and disposal implications for several small modular reactor concepts. Results indicate many designs produce more waste per unit energy and introduce diverse waste streams that complicate handling, storage, ...
Krall, L. et al Stanford Univeristy
Mar 30, 2026
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