Microreactors could be coming very soon to commercial grids. Is that a good thing? We asked the experts.
Should We Be Hyped—or Freaked Out—About Nuclear Microreactors?
Microreactors are poised for rapid commercial deployment in the U.S. energy grid, raising concerns about cybersecurity risks in critical infrastructure. The lack of standardized cybersecurity frameworks for these small modular reactors (SMRs) leaves them vulnerable to potential cyber-physical attacks. Regulatory gaps and insufficient supply chain hardening could expose power grids to cascading failures.