The UK Net Zero Research and Innovation Framework sets out the research and innovation challenges, needs and opportunities of Power, Industry and low carbon hydrogen supply,
Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) and Greenhouse Gas Removal (GGR),
Heat and buildings, Transport and Natural resources, Waste and F-gases.
As well as reinforcing how nuclear can support the power sector the framework also presents how nuclear can support a flexible energy system, including sharing a roadmap to “Develop and deploy small modular reactors (SMRs) and demonstrate advanced nuclear reactors (AMRs) for electricity generation, hydrogen, and heat”.
The framework further explores supporting the underpinning of nuclear heat to energise zero carbon district heating systems and supporting efficient, cost-effective production of low carbon hydrogen at scale. Presenting the broad range of opportunities to support in decarbonising the energy sector this framework supports the Net Zero Strategy: Build Back Greener launched at the same time.
Read the UK Net Zero Research and Innovation Framework here: UK Net Zero Research and Innovation Framework