The development of new nuclear modules
A key element of the plan is the experimentation and implementation of latest generation nuclear reactorswith particular attention to Small modular reactors (SMR – Small Modular Reactor) and to fourth generation reactors.
As explained in the Focus Enea, the small modular reactors (small modular reactors) are smaller nuclear reactors both in terms of power and physical size, compared to traditional plants on a gigawatt scale, with one power between 10 and 300 megawatt.
The adoption of these modules will allow to overcome the critical issues of the past, offering plants with greater intrinsic safety and less environmental impact. The government will have to identify the suitable areas For the construction of the new plants, define a clear regulatory framework for their construction and start a targeted experimentation phase.
Central old central and waste management dismantling
The plan provides for the management And it dismantling of disused nuclear power plants. The decontamination and demolition of the still existing systems represent a complex operation.
The reclamation of the sites currently intended for the old central will be essential to ensure responsible management of the territory and to encourage any conversion of the areas in other destinations of use.
Safety in the management of nuclear waste and of the fuel exhausted It is another central point of the provision.
Fusion energy research and development
In addition to the fission nuclear power, the government focuses on research in the context of nuclear fusionconsidering the technology of the future for a clean and inexhaustible energy production. Italy is already involved in international programs such as Process And he is developing collaborations with advanced research centers to speed up progress in this sector.
The European Roadmap towards the merger electricity provides for the second half of the century the realization of the first reactor that enters electricity on the net.
Reorganization skills and new control authority
To better manage this transition, the bill provides for a reorganization of skills and functions in the nuclear sector.
A ‘will be establishedIndependent authority with supervisory, control and guarantee tasks safety for all phases of the process, from the construction of the systems to waste management.
Training and benefits for the territories
A fundamental aspect of the plan concerns the formation of New professional skills To support the relaunch of nuclear energy in Italy.
The government provides for developing targeted educational programs, with specialization courses in nuclear engineering, safety and management of radioactive waste aimed at Training of technicians, researchers, engineers and other professional figures.
The local communities involved in nuclear projects will benefit from economic incentivesinfrastructure investments and compensation measures to ensure sustainable and shared growth.
