Nuclear Beyond Electricity

The largest energy end-use is heat and nuclear holds vast potential to contribute to decarbonising our heat use. Several international organisations have dedicated considerable effort to investigate and develop nuclear heat applications, both practically and theoretically. Many reports and tools are publicly available, with technologies and use cases ranging from early research to fully implemented projects already in commercial operation today.

Advanced, high-temperature reactors have been researched and operated for over 50 years. Several new advanced, high-temperature reactors are under development or licensing, and some are in already operation.

Decarbonising energy and non-energy sectors will require an immense effort in electrification as well as beyond electricity. Nuclear energy already produces a significant amount of clean electricity and holds vast potential to aid decarbonisation beyond electricity and decrease the overall need for electricity.

The incorporation of nuclear beyond electricity can de-risk the energy transition while contributing positively to security of supply, competitiveness and sustainability goals.