SMILE

"SNETP Management, Implementation, Liaison and Evolution"

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 Obiettivo del progetto (Objective)

'The European Sustainable Nuclear Energy Technology Platform (SNETP) was launched in 2007, and has since then issued its strategic documents. Several Working Groups have been constituted in 2010 to coordinate the implementation of the three “pillars” of the SNETP vision: - The ESNII Task Force has started preparing a “European Industrial Initiative” on Fast Neutron Reactors and closed fuel cycle - A Working Group on R&D for Generation II and III type reactors - A Working Group on nuclear cogeneration (non-electric uses of nuclear power)

The governance of the Platform has been established from the beginning with a General Assembly, Governing Board, Executive Committee and secretariat.

Building on the ending ‘SNETP-Office’ project, SMILE will ensure both continuity, and additional support to the growing requirements of SNETP, in particular to its Technology Working Groups. The objectives of the proposed “SMILE” are the following for SNETP: o Management: secretariat support to the Platform and its governing bodies o Implementation: support the activities of the Working Groups o Liaison and communication: ensure maximum impact of SNETP, with public communication and interaction with stakeholders o Evolution: monitor and plan further the SNETP activities by maintaining a consolidated roadmap of the planned RD&D

The tasks for 3 years are: o Professional publication and distribution of documents produced by the Working Groups o Support in the organisation of all meetings, including two General Assemblies o Specific support in the implementation of the European Industrial Initiative(s) o Development and maintenance of a consolidated electronic roadmap to mirror the progress of SNETP implementation, and visualise its future expectations o Management of the public and private websites o Creation of communication material on SNETP o Representation of SNETP in selected international events o Day-to-day secretarial duties'

Introduzione (Teaser)

More than 120 European stakeholders from industry, research organisations and academia have joined efforts to re-affirm the contribution of nuclear fission to energy sustainability, security of supply and competitiveness of a low-carbon economy. The European Commission has financially supported the secretariat of this European Technology Platform for nuclear energy (http://www.snetp.eu/ (SNETP)).

Descrizione progetto (Article)

The European Commission has recognised the role played by nuclear energy EU Energy 2020/2030/2050 and Climate policies, in satisfying Europe's energy security of energy supply, competitiveness of European industry as well as in limiting greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, a realistic assessment of its potential for improved efficiency in the utilisation of natural resources could not ignore the essential question of public acceptance of the need for an EU Energy mix.

To maintain the competitiveness in fission technologies, its highest levels of safety, long-term waste management solutions and completion of the preparations for the demonstration of new generation of fission reactors (Generation IV) for increased sustainability is at the core of the Sustainable Nuclear Energy Technology Platform's (SNETP) shared vision. SNETP facilitates closer collaboration between EC, research organisations, industry, academia and all relevant stakeholders Fora to enable the definition and implementation of a Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRiA), deployment strategy and an implementation plan that will enable this vision to be realised.

SNETP is steered by a governing board, providing guidance on how to push forward this SRA, and run by an executive committee. With financial support from the 'SNETP management, implementation, liaison and evolution' (http://www.snetp.eu/ (SMILE)) project, a secretariat provided support to the governing bodies and the coordination of different working groups.

SMILE project funds have also been used to ensure the maximum visibility for SNETP and the impact of the message it conveys. The secretariat served as an instrument for improving the dissemination of public information and, thereby, the social acceptance of nuclear energy. Through the new website, timely information about advances in nuclear energy is provided to the general public.

On the other hand, the results of joint activities between researchers and industry were communicated to appropriate policymaking and stakeholder bodies to promote a common European vision. In addition, every year, the general assembly was convened as a means to facilitate the widest involvement of interested stakeholders and to build commitment to attaining the goals of SNETP.

During these events and a series of themed meetings, new participants had the opportunity to join the Platform. Membership was not limited to the initial contributors to SNETP's SRA. SNETP aims to include the most innovative companies and other organisations to advance the European Research Area (ERA) in sustainable nuclear fission energy.