The Financing of Nuclear Power Plants [electronic resource] /
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Nuclear Energy Agency.
Paris : OECD Publishing,
2009.
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.
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Introduction -- Historical perspectives and experience -- Foreword -- Executive Summary -- Conclusions and recommendations -- Appendix 1. Background on financing NPPs in selected countries -- The major challenges to financing new nuclear power plants -- Structuring and financing nuclear projects -- Appendix 2. List of expert group members -- The role of governments and other public bodies.
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.
Nuclear industry
Nuclear power plants
Nuclear Development