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Medical isotopes don't necessarily need to be created in power reactors.
High-latitudes is a very limited application. Very few people live in areas where solar isn't viable. They also tend to have a lot of space for wind power and some potential geothermal. Long distance HVDC lines shouldn't be discounted, either.
Marine power is where I hope SMRs actually work out.
helps to be the US Navy and not be worried about costs
ship-sized SMR power is quite expensive!
The conclusion of the NS Savannah was that it would have been economical after the oil crisis of the 1970s caused a price spike in fuel costs. Ports also need facilities and training to handle nuclear fuel. Once you have that, it's perfectly viable.
Unlike energy generation on land, there isn't a lot of alternatives for decarbonizing marine transport.
I'm sure there will be no issues setting up nuclear fuel handling at ports worldwide. Well, maybe one or two.