👉 The Myrtle Project is an ambitious initiative led by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) aimed at deploying advanced nuclear power plants that utilize small modular reactors (SMRs). These compact, scalable reactors are designed to enhance nuclear energy's role in the clean energy mix by offering improved safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The project focuses on deploying three Myrtle reactors in the U.S., with a total capacity of 1,600 megawatts, primarily in states like South Carolina, Idaho, and New York. Myrtle reactors are notable for their passive safety systems, which rely on natural forces like gravity and convection rather than active components to prevent overheating, making them inherently safer. The project also emphasizes modular construction and factory assembly to reduce costs and construction time, aiming to accelerate the adoption of nuclear energy as a reliable, low-carbon power source.
