Contributions

  • Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Secretary-General - Contributor
  • SourceOECD (Online service) - Contributor

Publication

2009 - Nuclear Energy Agency, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Paris, France

Language

English

Word Count

18,500 words, Guess

Page Count

74 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-139789264079229
  • ISBN-139789264079212
  • ISBN-10926407922X
  • ISBN-109264079211
  • Library of Congress Control Number2009661957
and 3 more

Classifications

  • LCCHD9698.A2 F55 2009

Description

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 manage them. Given that expansion of nuclear power programmes will require strong and sustained government support, the study highlights the role of governments in facilitating and encouraging investment in new nuclear generating capacity.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Nuclear development

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