The financing of nuclear power plants
Contributors: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Secretary-General; SourceOECD (Online service)
Series: Nuclear development; Nuclear development
Publisher: Nuclear Energy Agency, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Paris
Language: eng
Number of pages: 74
ISBN-13: 9789264079229; 9789264079212
Subjects: Nuclear power plants; Finance; Nuclear industry
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.
Notes: "NEA no. 6360."

"This work is published on the responsibility of the Secretary-General of the OECD"--T.p. verso.

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OECD code: 66 2009 07 1 P

Also available in French under the title: Le financement des centrales nucléaires.

Includes bibliographical references.