Release of the IEA/NEA Technology Roadmap: Nuclear Energy – 29 January 2015

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The Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) and the International Energy Agency (IEA) hosted a free webinar on 29 January 2015 at 3:00 pm (CET) to disseminate the findings from the latest edition of the IEA/NEA Technology Roadmap: Nuclear Energy.

The 2015 edition:

  • Outlines the current status of nuclear technology development and the need for additional R&D to address increased safety requirements and improved economics.

  • Provides an updated vision of the role that nuclear energy could play in a low-carbon energy system, taking into account changes in nuclear policy in various countries, as well as the current economics of nuclear and other low-carbon electricity technologies.

  • Identifies barriers and actions needed to accelerate the development of nuclear technologies to meet the Roadmap scenario.

  • Shares lessons learnt and good practices in nuclear safety and regulation, fuel practices, construction, decommissioning, financing, training, capacity building and communication.


Last reviewed: 25 January 2015

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