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Market prospects of Modular HTR in EEC countries

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  • Albisu, F.
  • Garribba, S.F.
  • Lefevre, J.C.
  • Leuchs, D.
  • Vivante, C.

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The energy outlook for the early 21st century is very uncertain. Low-cost oil and natural gas reserves will become seriously depleted and nonfossil energy resources may be urgently required because of environmental reasons. In this framework, small- and medium-size nuclear reactors (SMSNRs), particularly the Modular High-Temperature Reactor (HTR) would allow extension of uses of nuclear energy while being adopted to produce power and/or steam or heat, where heat can be at low or high temperature. For policy making and planning purposes it is meaningful to appraise the market potential of Modular HTR during the next 20 or 30 years. The paper presents the outcomes of country studies on the subject conducted for a sample of EC Member nations, including France, Federal Republic of Germany, Italy, and Spain. Among the goals of the studies are the definition of market segments, and identification of the principal obstacles which will affect future adoption of SMSNRs. Opportunities offered by the different contexts and energy end-uses seem promising. Numerous difficulties and constraints emerge, however, some of which might be eased by actions that national governments or more often the European Community may wish to take.

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  • Albisu, F. & Garribba, S.F. & Lefevre, J.C. & Leuchs, D. & Vivante, C., 1991. "Market prospects of Modular HTR in EEC countries," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 16(1), pages 547-553.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:16:y:1991:i:1:p:547-553
    DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(91)90133-7
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