Enhancing Benefits of Nuclear Energy Technology Innovation Through Cooperation Among Countries
Author | : International Atomic Energy Agency |
Publisher | : International Atomic Energy Agency |
Total Pages | : 341 |
Release | : 2019-02-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 9201011180 |
ISBN-13 | : 9789201011183 |
Rating | : 4/5 (80 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This publication provides a summary of the INPRO collaborative project on synergistic nuclear energy regional group interactions evaluated for sustainability. Benefits of nuclear technology innovation can be amplified through co-operation among countries in the nuclear fuel cycle. Nuclear energy sustainability can be enhanced, not only for technology holders but also for a variety of technology users, including those who do not pursue innovations in their home countries. If one partner in a synergistic collaboration is achieving enhanced sustainability, then the other partner(s) may achieve similar enhancement through collaboration without the requisite large national investments in technology, R&D and related infrastructure development. Within the publication, 28 case studies have been conducted by Member States to identify and evaluate mutually beneficial patterns of co-operation in the nuclear fuel cycle and the driving forces and impediments involved in such co-operation.