Technical Working Group
Rationale
Financing is crucial in deploying SMRs
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Encompasses a broad range of costs throughout the project’s life cycle
SMRs offer several advantages
- Scalability
- Manufacturing in a factory setting
SMRs may attract a wide range of investors as:
- Private investors
- Industrial players
- Municipalities
SMR projects might be able to access different funding opportunities
TWG8
Chair
M. Jedlička (ČEZ)
Vice Chair
K. Abramovič (GEN energia)
Related documents
Key Objectives
A
- Assess the financial challenges
- Evaluate market demand
- Review existing finance opportunities
B
- Benefit from existing funding opportunities
- Develop new funding models as needed
C
- Inform investors
- Draw policy recommendations
- Work with international institutions
Actions
SUPPLY CHAIN COMPLETENESS & PERFORMANCE
Based on an evaluation of the completeness and performance of the EU supply chain, propose how NZIA provisions and future IPCEI on innovative nuclear technologies can contribute to strengthening the EU supply chain and continuously work to enhance and expand its capacities & capabilities
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Tailor-made instruments & de-risking schemes for SMRs in the EU, addressing investment barriers and risks associated with First-Of-A-Kind (FOAK). Mapping and analysis of the existing EU funding opportunities (gaps & specific financing needs). Adjustment of State Aid rules to accelerate and simplify the entire procedure (NZIA and CISAF). Annual funding mapping.