The Sustainable Nuclear Energy Technology Platform (SNETP) launches a new Call for Study as part of the SNETPFORWARD project. The goal is to explore alternative non electric energy uses in Europe, such as industrial heat, district heating, and hydrogen production, and to assess how energy demand is changing. The study will build on the 2011 EUROPAIRS project (Euratom FP7), which mapped industrial heat demand across sectors.

The study will:

  • Bring the data up to 2024, capturing recent industrial trends, decarbonisation efforts, and technological shifts;
  • Provide a 2040 outlook on industrial heat and non-electric energy use under various decarbonisation scenarios;
  • Expand the scope to include hydrogen production, district heating, and other key non-electric energy uses.

A key aim is to analyse CO₂ emissions, temperature-specific energy needs (from 100°C to over 1000°C), and the difference between “plug-in” heat (via distribution networks) and on-site industrial generation. The study will assess how industries are adapting to climate targets, including transitions from fossil fuels to electric and nuclear heat sources.

Special emphasis will be placed on the role of nuclear energy in supporting these transitions, with focus areas including:

  • Integration with Variable Renewable Energy Sources (VRES);
  • Potential for SMRs/AMRs to provide clean, reliable process heat near industrial hubs;
  • Synergies with heat storage, cogeneration, hydrogen production, and CO₂ capture.

Proposers are expected to review relevant publications (OECD/NEA, IAEA, EuroHeat, GEMINI 4.0, national hydrogen studies, etc.) and ensure methodological consistency with the 2011 baseline to enable accurate trend comparisons.

SNETP invites qualified organisations with expertise in energy systems, industrial processes, and market analysis to submit proposals. This study will help shape the understanding of how nuclear and non-electric applications can contribute to a net-zero industrial Europe.

Deadline: September 7, 2025.

For more details and application procedures, please refer to the documents below: