European energy policy and the potential impact of HTR and nuclear cogeneration

This paper first provides an update on the current state of play and the potential future role of nuclear energy in Europe. It then describes the EU energy policy tools in the area of nuclear technology. It explains the three-tier strategy of the European nuclear technology platform and its demonstr...

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Published in:Nuclear engineering and design 2014-05, Vol.271, p.73-78
Main Authors: Fütterer, Michael A., Carlsson, Johan, de Groot, Sander, Deffrennes, Marc, Bredimas, Alexandre
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Boundary conditions
Cogeneration
Economics
Energy policy
Nuclear engineering
Nuclear reactor components
Platforms
Strategy
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Summary:This paper first provides an update on the current state of play and the potential future role of nuclear energy in Europe. It then describes the EU energy policy tools in the area of nuclear technology. It explains the three-tier strategy of the European nuclear technology platform and its demonstration initiatives, here specifically for nuclear cogeneration and HTR. The paper closes with an outlook on the boundary conditions at which HTR can become attractive for nuclear cogeneration, not only from an energy policy viewpoint but also economically.
ISSN:0029-5493
1872-759X
DOI:10.1016/j.nucengdes.2013.11.013