Expert Analysis Report on EDF/Egis Preliminary Technical Study (PTS)

Published: 06.12.2025
This expert report analyzes the Preliminary Technical Study on peaceful use of nuclear energy in Serbia, conducted by French company EDF and Egis Industries under a €120,000 contract. The study is structured in three areas: institutional roadmap with 19 necessary steps according to IAEA, technical analysis of Generation 3+ reactors and small modular reactors (SMR), and assessment of integration into the national power system with participation of operator Elektromreža Srbije. The document contains comparative analysis of technological options, timeline assessment (5-7 years for the first two IAEA phases), and recommendations for prioritizing SMR as the optimal solution for rapid replacement of coal capacity while maintaining Gen 3+ as a reliable alternative for baseload.