07/29/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/28/2021 17:17
Potential of high temperature gas reactors to support the AMR R&D demonstration programme: call for evidence
The key objective for the Advanced Modular Reactor () Research, Development & Demonstration (RD&D) Programme is to demonstrate that can produce high-temperature heat which could be used for low-carbon hydrogen production, heat for industrial processes and domestic use and cost-competitive electricity generation, in time for any potential commercial to support net zero by 2050.
The Programme aims to enable an demonstration by the early 2030s to prove the potential of the technology.
are classed as the next generation of nuclear reactors as they use novel coolants and fuels and typically have higher temperature outputs and smaller power output per unit than more conventional operational today. This high temperature heat could help unlock the decarbonisation of several energy vectors such as efficient hydrogen production and industrial processes like steel, cement and paper production.