Sustainable energy

Currently 30% of the energy supply in the EU is generated by nuclear plants. With PALLAS, NRG will examine the further development of sustainable nuclear power by reducing the environmental consequences. This is important for both the Dutch and the European energy sector. Also, more and more countries are considering extending the operating life of their existing reactors or building new nuclear plants. The development of nuclear fusion also continues on an international scale.

With the research done in research reactors it is possible to determine in which manner this can be successfully implemented from both a technical and an economic perspective. PALLAS is a necessary asset and provides our country with both an excellent scientific advantage and high-quality employment in the field of sustainable nuclear energy.

NRG distinguishes the following research areas on Energy for PALLAS:

• Nuclear fuels
• Reliability of reactors
• Nuclear waste
• Fusion

In these areas important progress is being made that will determine the future of nuclear energy in the world. The Netherlands can continue to play a prominent role by bringing PALLAS to fruition.