alt Hacker News> In March 2025, the US Department of Energy (DoE) announced US $900 million in grants to support the deployment of SMRs. One year later, the European Commission said it would invest up to €200 million (US $228 million) in the construction of SMRs.
Yes, it does seem to still be a topic.
And the US is spending vastly more to make sure renewables and solar don't get built. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/08/27/how-wind-...