Let's not get stuck into one solution. Need to pursue several. Floating power plants are very promising as there is lots of shipbuilding capability and the worldwide commercial cargo fleet numbers in the tens of thousands of ships. This could scale pretty fast. I do dislike the idea of a power plant surrounded by salt water - it just doesn't help with the chemical/corrosion safety even if you can use as coolant for an extreme accident. Obviously, no earthquakes and less population in the area. But once the accident happens, you don't get to do mitigation like collecting the dust or pieces.
Another strong approach gaining traction is production in the 5-50MW range, with 100s/1000s/yr in the same way Boeing and Airbus build ~2000 wide body aircraft each year. Smaller reactors with lower power density can claim inherent safety with respect to various hazards - ie cannot meltdown through system failures.
Must move away from absolutist mind set with single solution and try lots of strategies. Many will be effective.
Another strong approach gaining traction is production in the 5-50MW range, with 100s/1000s/yr in the same way Boeing and Airbus build ~2000 wide body aircraft each year. Smaller reactors with lower power density can claim inherent safety with respect to various hazards - ie cannot meltdown through system failures.
Must move away from absolutist mind set with single solution and try lots of strategies. Many will be effective.