EUR 22842 – The Sustainable Nuclear Energy Technology Platform

This vision report prepares the launch of the European Technology Platform on Sustainable Nuclear Energy (SNE-TP). It proposes a vision for the short-, medium- and long-term development of nuclear fi ssion energy technologies, with the aim of achieving a sustainable production of nuclear energy, a signifi cant progress in economic performance, and a continuous improvement of safety levels as well as resistance to proliferation. In particular, this document proposes roadmaps for the development and deployment of potentially sustainable nuclear technologies, as well as actions to harmonise Europe’s training and education, whilst renewing its research infrastructures. Public acceptance is also an important issue for the development of nuclear energy. Therefore, research in the fi elds of nuclear installation safety, protection of workers and populations against radiation, management of all types of waste, and governance methodologies with public participation will be promoted. The proposed roadmaps provide the backbone for a strategic research agenda (SRA) to maintain Europe’s leadership in the nuclear energy sector, in both research and industry. By emphasising the key role of nuclear energy within Europe’s energy mix, this document also contributes to the European Commission’s Strategic Energy Technology Plan, by calling on Europe to mobilise the resources needed to fulfi l the vision of sustainable nuclear energy.