Is NuScale Power (SMR) Facing A Bigger Threat From Costs And Customer Delays?

NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) is contending with rising operational expenses that a recent study suggests exceed earlier internal projections. The same analysis indicates potential operating costs could surpass prevailing electricity market prices, casting doubt on project-level profitability. NuScale has not yet secured a binding financial commitment from its primary customer ahead of planned construction on its flagship SMR project. Regulators and investors are watching how NuScale addresses higher cost estimates and the missing customer funding agreement before the end of 2026, even as the company continues to promote its small modular reactor ambitions. Check out 1 other big win that NuScale Power investors should know about.