The Financing of Nuclear Power Plants

The Financing of Nuclear Power Plants
Author:
Publisher: Organization for Economic
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2009
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9789264079212

Many countries have recognized that greater use of nuclear power could play a valuable role in reducing carbon dioxide emissions. However, given the high capital cost and complexity of nuclear power plants, financing their construction often remains a challenge. This is especially true where such financing is left to the private sector in the context of competitive electricity markets. This study examines the financial risks involved in investing in a new nuclear power plant, how these can be mitigated, and how projects can be structured so that residual risks are taken by those best able to manage them. Given that expansion of nuclear power programs will require strong and sustained government support, the study highlights the role of governments in facilitating and encouraging investment in new nuclear generating capacity.--Publisher's description.

Financing of New Nuclear Power Plants

Financing of New Nuclear Power Plants
Author: International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Construction
ISBN: 9789201072085

Addresses the issues associated with the financing of new nuclear power plants. This report explores the roles, responsibilities and options of both government and industry with regard to nuclear power plant financing, as well as issues of risk mitigation and management.

Nuclear Development The Financing of Nuclear Power Plants

Nuclear Development The Financing of Nuclear Power Plants
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2009-12-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9789264079229

This study examines the financial risks involved in investing in a new nuclear power plant, how these can be mitigated, and how projects can be structured so that residual risks are taken by those best able to manage them.

Federal Loan Guarantees for the Construction of Nuclear Power Plants

Federal Loan Guarantees for the Construction of Nuclear Power Plants
Author: Wendy Kiska
Publisher:
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2011
Genre: Government lending
ISBN:

And introduction -- Overview of DOE's loan guarantee program -- Comparing budgetary and fair-value costs -- Illustrative guarantee costs and sensitivity analysis -- Appendix A : The federal government's role in nuclear power and a historical overview of industry performance -- Appendix B : Applications for the Department of Energy's loan guarantee program -- Appendix C : Calculating the value of a loan guarantee.

Issues to Improve the Prospects of Financing Nuclear Power Plants

Issues to Improve the Prospects of Financing Nuclear Power Plants
Author: International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher:
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2009
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789201061096

This publication discusses issues related to the financing of nuclear power plants once a decision has been made to introduce nuclear power as part of the national energy portfolio. The focuses in issues of government commitment, technology, capital cost, return on investment, physical infrastructure, fuel supply, spent fuel and waste management, and decommissioning. It emphasizes that a credible, practical, and substantiated strategy is important from initial nuclear power project development to operation and decommissioning. The target audience for this publication is decision makers, advisers, senior managers and economists in government as well as investors, utilities, industrial organisations and regulatory bodies in countries intending to build a nuclear power plant for the first time. It would also be of interest to those who are either seeking to make a significant increase in nuclear power from a small but already existing base, or those who are restarting a dormant programme.

Financing Arrangements for Nuclear Power Projects in Developing Countries

Financing Arrangements for Nuclear Power Projects in Developing Countries
Author: International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher:
Total Pages: 208
Release: 1993
Genre: Electric utilities
ISBN:

This report outlines the general characteristics of financing a nuclear power project and presents innovative approaches for power generation financing. It discusses the special conditions and requirements of nuclear power projects and their financing complexities. The availability of adequate and secure financial resources is one of the most crucial constraints in the implementation of nuclear power projects in developing countries. Possible ways and means of dealing with these constraints are presented.

The Financing of Nuclear Power Plants

The Financing of Nuclear Power Plants
Author: OECD. Publishing
Publisher:
Total Pages: 78
Release: 2009
Genre: Nuclear industry
ISBN: 9781282451872

Many countries have recognised that greater use of nuclear power could play a valuable role in reducing carbon dioxide emissions. However, given the high capital cost and complexity of nuclear power plants, financing their construction often remains a challenge. This is especially true where such financing is left to the private sector in the context of competitive electricity markets. . This study examines the financial risks involved in investing in a new nuclear power plant, how these can be mitigated, and how projects can be structured so that residual risks are taken by those best able to.

The Technological and Economic Future of Nuclear Power

The Technological and Economic Future of Nuclear Power
Author: Reinhard Haas
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2019-01-01
Genre: Agriculture (General)
ISBN: 3658259876

This open access book discusses the eroding economics of nuclear power for electricity generation as well as technical, legal, and political acceptance issues. The use of nuclear power for electricity generation is still a heavily disputed issue. Aside from technical risks, safety issues, and the unsolved problem of nuclear waste disposal, the economic performance is currently a major barrier. In recent years, the costs have skyrocketed especially in the European countries and North America. At the same time, the costs of alternatives such as photovoltaics and wind power have significantly decreased. Contents History and Current Status of the World Nuclear Industry The Dramatic Decrease of the Economics of Nuclear Power Nuclear Policy in the EU The Legacy of Csernobyl and Fukushima Nuclear Waste and Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Plants Alternatives: Heading Towards Sustainable Electricity Systems Target Groups Researchers and students in the fields of political, economic and technical sciences Energy (policy) experts, nuclear energy experts and practitioners, economists, engineers, consultants, civil society organizations The Editors Prof. Dr. Reinhard Haas is University Professor of energy economics at the Institute of Energy Systems and Electric Drives at Technische Universität Wien, Austria. PD Dr. Lutz Mez is Associate Professor at the Department for Political and Social Sciences of Freie Universität Berlin, Germany. PD Dr. Amela Ajanovic is a senior researcher and lecturer at the Institute of Energy Systems and Electrical Drives at Technische Universität Wien, Austria.--