BRIN Develops Mini Nuclear Reactor, Reveals Its Capacity

The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has developed Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology, a mini nuclear reactor ready to be offered for power generation. BRIN Head Arif Satria stated that the project requires an investment of approximately Rp2.5 trillion.

Arif explained that the SMR developed by BRIN has a capacity of around 50 megawatts (MW). This capacity is indeed smaller compared to conventional nuclear power plants (PLTN).

“It is small, still around 50 megawatts. But as the name suggests, it is small; at least we have the technology,” Arif said at the Presidential Palace Complex on Friday (7/8/2026).

He explained that the SMR technology design is ready, including for third-generation and fourth-generation reactors, which are considered to have high safety levels. The agency is now waiting for parties interested in adopting the technology, as implementation requires investment support.

“But BRIN is also ready with two levels: generation three and generation four. With these two generations that we have prepared, we are just waiting for who will use BRIN’s technology. Because it requires investment. How much is the investment? Rp2.5 trillion. That is small, not large. If we want to try it, BRIN is ready for that,” he stated.

Nevertheless, BRIN is still refining the SMR design and model as part of national nuclear technology development. Meanwhile, BRIN’s nuclear technology research is currently also focused on supporting the non-electricity sector.

“What is clear is that for nuclear technology related to energy, BRIN is preparing the SMR design and model. However, what we are currently directing is its utilisation for food and health,” he said.

He noted that the use of nuclear technology for the health sector includes radiopharmaceuticals for identifying cancer. Additionally, it can be used for fruit preservation methods to extend shelf life for export purposes.