IAEA has released an overview publication on microreactors

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AtomInfo.Ru, PUBLISHED 20.09.2026

The IAEA has released an overview publication on microreactors.

The title of the publication is INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY, Microreactors: Advances in Technology Development (2026 Outlook), IAEA, Vienna (2026), 10.61092/iaea.knfn-4qoj.

The publication contains 80 pages and one figure. The language of the publication is English.

The terms for purchasing a hard copy of the publication are available at this link. The current price is not indicated; the electronic version is available free of charge (see the link above).

This publication provides member states with an overview of microreactors as an emerging technology and examines their potential role in future energy systems.

It explores the prospects for microreactors in the evolving nuclear market, including applications for remote and off-grid communities to support energy supply security and resilience, as well as in the decarbonization of hard-to-abate sectors.

The publication discusses pathways towards demonstration, deployment and commercialization, together with the associated opportunities and challenges.

It also highlights the IAEA's role in supporting member states through international cooperation, knowledge exchange, and harmonization initiatives, including the SMR Platform and the Nuclear Harmonization and Standardization Initiative (NHSI).

The information presented is based primarily on data derived from the 2026 update of the ARIS database, information provided to the IAEA by microreactor designers, and publicly available sources.

Topics: IAEA, Small NPP

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