NextEra Energy's CEO Says Next Generation Nuclear Isn't Ready for Prime Time

NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) is an upstart looking to be at the forefront of what could be a massive overhaul of the nuclear power industry. That's the hope, anyway. However, at least one notable utility industry veteran doesn't think the outlook for small scale modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) is as promising as investors might believe, noting NuScale Power's rapid ascent of late (the stock is up 400% in a year!). Here's how investors should be thinking about NuScale Power.It's important to recognize right up front that NuScale Power is not for the faint of heart. First you need to believe in the long-term future of nuclear power. You also need to believe that an untested approach to generating nuclear power is likely to succeed. Then, you need to be willing to own a company that's incurring losses as it works to build a business around that untested approach. Only the most aggressive investors should be looking at NuScale Power.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool