In 1964, the country built its first small heavy water reactor.
This is similar to the cost of a first core for a light water reactor.
This experience was the first practical step toward light water reactor.
Both techniques are very common in ordinary light water reactors.
The issue of the light water reactors will be discussed "at an appropriate time"
The companies' line of Boiling water reactors were not successful on the market.
About 2/3 are pressurized water reactors at even higher pressure.
Clinton ran all light water reactor research monies to zero.
Such operation is not possible with the light water reactors most commonly used to produce electric power.
The switch to light water reactors started a few years earlier with Oskarshamn 1.