The cooperation would support the establishment of a sustainable SMR ecosystem and contribute to T\u00fcrkiye’s long-term clean energy and nuclear power objectives.<\/p>\n
The agreement comes as countries worldwide increasingly explore SMRs as a low-carbon energy solution capable of supporting energy security goals while complementing renewable energy sources.<\/p>\n
Commenting on the agreement, Koray Tuncer, board member of Nuclean, said T\u00fcrkiye has entered a critical phase in its nuclear energy transition.<\/p>\n
“T\u00fcrkiye has embarked on a determined transformation process in nuclear energy,” he said, adding that innovative small modular reactors will play a key role in achieving the country’s target of reaching 20,000 megawatts (MW) of nuclear capacity by 2050.<\/p>\n
He noted that Nuclean is working with multiple SMR technology providers to identify the most suitable solutions for projects in T\u00fcrkiye and emphasized that cooperation with i-SMRDA represents an important step toward integrating the Turkish industry into the international SMR market.<\/p>\n
Tuncer added that the agreement aims to encourage Turkish industrial companies to take an active role in the emerging SMR ecosystem, strengthen local manufacturing capabilities, and position T\u00fcrkiye as a preferred supplier for regional and global SMR projects.<\/p>\n
Han Gon Kim, president of i-SMRDA, described the agreement as a significant milestone in expanding bilateral cooperation in advanced nuclear technologies.<\/p>\n
“Our goal is to complete the development of i-SMR technology and secure standard design approval by 2028, with plans to introduce the technology into the global market in the 2030s,” Kim said.<\/p>\n
He highlighted the safety, economic efficiency, and operational flexibility of SMR technology, noting that collaboration with T\u00fcrkiye could accelerate regional deployment efforts and strengthen international partnerships in the sector.<\/p>\n
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