Meralco to start US-backed study on small modular reactors

MANILA, Philippines – Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), the country’s biggest power distributor, is moving forward with plans to study the potential adoption of small modular reactors (SMRs) as part of its long-term energy transition. SMRs are designed to generate electricity at a lower capacity than traditional nuclear plants. An SMR produces roughly 300 to 450