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Africa Needs "Compact" Energy Small-capacity nuclear power plants — compact units with a capacity of up to 300 MW — require minimal infrastructure and have the potential to scale up production. Their serial production will reduce the cost of electricity and shorten construction periods to four years compared to ten years for traditional nuclear power plants, GR-Group CEO Andrey Gromov told Kommersant. According to the International Energy Agency, more than 40% of Africa's population does not have access to electricity, and small nuclear power plants can be a key solution to the energy deficit. "Small nuclear power plants can be installed in remote regions where high capacity is needed. For example, floating nuclear power plants are mobile and efficient energy sources that will help overcome energy shortages," said Andrey Gromov. The expert added that the introduction of small mobile nuclear reactors in sub-Saharan Africa could be an important step in solving the energy deficit, accelerating socio-economic development and transitioning to sustainable energy. #AREA#Africa#energy