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Because large scale production is generally more scalable and efficient

Rooftop solar is an example of small scale decentralized energy production, maximum efficiency is not the only relevant metric.

And you probably don't want dozens of "microreactors" scattered across cities

Why not? If they're considered safe and pass all inspections, what's the problem?

A nuclear reactor is generally treated as a high security facility. I don't know how this new reactor works but I thought it was safe to assume something like a terrorist attack on one might be bad. It's also a lot more work to inspect and control them when scattered.

Rooftop solar does not have these issues.

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