FRAMATOME ANP’s evaluations indicated that identified modern modular HTRs are a promising concept to meet the requirements of enhanced safety, higher efficiency, competitiveness and waste management. Evaluations performed by the Generation IV International Forum (GIF) identified a similar conclusion.

Process heat applications are also a distinctive feature of modern HTRs. Hydrogen production is seen as a promising solution to meet the ever growing needs for clean energy.

Modern, medium-sized power modular HTR units will allow more flexibility to match planned small expansions in some electricity markets.