Repurposing a Coal Power Plant Site to Deploy an Advanced Small Modular Reactor Power Plant: Feasibility and Economic Evaluation
The “Feasibility Assessment and Economic Evaluation: Repurposing a Coal Power Plant Site to Deploy an Advanced Small Modular Reactor Power Plant” report by X Energy, LLC offers an in-depth study of deploying the advanced Xe-100 SMR technology at an existing coal plant site in Maryland. This comprehensive assessment examines engineering constraints, regulatory considerations, economic competitiveness, and socioeconomic benefits associated with transforming coal infrastructure for a cleaner energy future.
This study validates that repurposing an existing coal-fired power plant site in Maryland for advanced SMR deployment is both technically feasible and economically promising. It highlights significant potential benefits including carbon emission reductions, sustained regional economic development, and enhanced energy resilience. The report provides a solid foundation for advancing clean energy transitions through strategic nuclear deployment at legacy fossil fuel sites.