The European Commission has announced the signing of a declaration that commits to ambitious plans for research, innovation, education and training for the safety of European small modular reactors, which are “a promising option” to replace old coal power plants and to complement renewables.
The declaration was signed on Tuesday (4 April) by Europe’s commissioner for innovation, research, culture, education and youth Mariya Gabriel, the Brussels-based industry groups nucleareurope and the European Nuclear Society, the Sustainable Nuclear Energy Technology Platform and European Nuclear Education Network.
“Today, we are committing to continue to lead research, innovation, education and training for the safety of European SMRs,” Gabriel said.
The declaration was signed on Tuesday (4 April) by Europe’s commissioner for innovation, research, culture, education and youth Mariya Gabriel, the Brussels-based industry groups nucleareurope and the European Nuclear Society, the Sustainable Nuclear Energy Technology Platform and European Nuclear Education Network.
“Today, we are committing to continue to lead research, innovation, education and training for the safety of European SMRs,” Gabriel said.
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