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Despite its potential, the road to revitalizing nuclear power is not without hurdles. Large-scale nuclear projects have seen exorbitant costs and delays. The two reactors added to the Vogtle power plant in Georgia serve as a cautionary tale, with significant overruns resulting in soaring consumer costs. Today, however, a new wave of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) may provide a more adaptable, safer, and economically viable energy solution.