The HSBooster.eu project contributed to the Joint Research Centre (JRC) Publication, "Molten Salt Reactor Technologies: Putting Science Into Standards," published in May 2024.
This report is based on the Putting Science Into Standards (PSIS) workshop held on 18–19 March 2024 in Brussels and outlines key steps to advance the market adoption of Molten Salt Reactor (MSR) technologies through targeted and strategic standardisation efforts. It highlights how MSRs can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance energy security, and complement renewable energy sources. Achieving these benefits depends on robust safety and market standards
By supporting this initiative, HSBooster.eu underscores its commitment to advancing innovative technologies and facilitating their integration into global markets through robust standardisation frameworks.
HSBooster’s Role: From Recommendations to Action
Nicholas Ferguson, HSBooster Project Coordinator from Trust-IT Services, and Signe Bogh, Technical Partner from Dansk Standards, contributed to the PSIS workshop and the resulting report. Their insights underscored the importance of aligning cutting-edge scientific research with practical standardisation efforts to drive innovation and foster adoption.
The JRC publication aligns closely with HSBooster’s mission, particularly Recommendation 2.6 from the HSBooster.eu Recommendations Report: Future Standardisation Booster Framework. This recommendation advocates for enhanced collaboration with the JRC, CEN, and CENELEC to identify priority science and technology domains for systematic consideration in standardisation foresight workshops, including “Putting Science into Standards.” Key action points include:
- Establishing a comprehensive roadmap for MSR standardisation.
- Leveraging the Annual Union Work Programme for Standardisation (AUWP 2024).
- Developing specialised working groups under CEN TC430 and ISO TC85 to draft foundational MSR standards.
Towards a Sustainable Future
The PSIS workshop and the JRC report represent significant strides in supporting the European Union’s climate and energy objectives. HSBooster.eu remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering collaboration and driving innovation to advance MSR standardisation and deployment.
