Nuclear power generation technology innovation to benefit from new £2 million investment
Twenty feasibility studies aimed at stimulating innovation in civil nuclear power generation technology are to share £2 million of support from the government-backed Technology Strategy Board.
The studies will address a wide range of challenges, from non-destructive testing,waste handling and condition monitoring to materials modelling, advanced manufacture and maintenance technologies and construction methods. all the studies – which will last between 6 and 12 months – are industry-led, many having SME’s as the project leader or a major contributor. The studies will assist UK businesses in developing technologies to support the civil nuclear industry, while strengthening the supply chain.
Iain Gray, Chief Executive of the Technology Strategy Board, said that many of the applications for funding were made by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME’s) currently working in other sectors, and that this was particularly welcome.