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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Recent concerns over climate change and security of energy supply have meant that the UK, alongside other countries, is now very likely to build a new generation of nuclear reactors to meet our future energy needs whilst...
Funded by: EPSRC
Lead research organisation: Imperial College London
The project discusses the barriers and opportunities for commercialising advanced nuclear technology in the UK and overseas, considering public/consumer attitudes to new uses of nuclear.
The early years of the 21st century have seen energy policy return to the political agenda both in the UK and internationally. Growing concerns about environmental, economic and social issues associated with energy produ...
Funded by: EPSRC
Lead research organisation: University of Manchester
The project evaluates the sustainability of nuclear power and its implications compared to other energy options, which is relevant to understanding the barriers and opportunities for commercialising advanced nuclear technology.
The project’s goal is to investigate and develop innovative approaches to nuclear power station design that will enable the development of a new type of nuclear power station that can provide electricity at rates competi...
Funded by: ISCF
Lead research organisation: ROLLS-ROYCE POWER ENGINEERING PLC
The project focuses on developing innovative approaches to nuclear power station design to provide electricity at competitive rates, which partially addresses the question of barriers and opportunities for commercialising advanced nuclear technology.