Methodology for innovative nuclear technologies assessment

In order to bring together IAEA member states interested in developing nuclear power (both producers and consumers), a consensus on the joint development of nuclear power as one of the energy systems for the future is recommendable. The INPRO project aims at providing a platform for such a consensus. Under the INPRO terms of reference, for innovative nuclear technologies the user requirements are being established as a first step. This will be followed by the design of the technology assessment method. Finally, member states will do the assessment of different innovative nuclear technologies against the established users requirements. This should make it possible for the member states to decide which technology fulfills their future needs best