Comparative Study of Cost Models for Tokamak DEMO Fusion Reactors

Oishi, Tetsutarou; Yamazaki, K.; Arimoto, Hideki; Ban, Kanae; Kondo, Takuya; Tobita, K.; Goto, Takuya

doi:10.1585/pfr.7.2405115

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“…Figure 5 shows the relative contributions. Neither of these include the engineering costs, which in the case of such firstof-a-kind machines could approach the direct costs [13]. In the case of ITER, experience suggests that the relative contribution of the plant costs (including buildings) was significantly underestimated.…”

Section: Economics Of Superconductors In Fusionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Superconductors for fusion: a roadmap

Mitchell

Zheng

Vorpahl³

et al. 2021

Supercond. Sci. Technol.

111

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With the first tokamak designed for full nuclear operation now well into final assembly (ITER), and a major new research tokamak starting commissioning (JT60SA), nuclear fusion is becoming a mainstream potential energy source for the future. A critical part of the viability of magnetic confinement for fusion is superconductor technology. The experience gained and lessons learned in the application of this technology to ITER and JT60SA, together with new and improved superconducting materials, is opening multiple routes to commercial fusion reactors. The objective of this roadmap is, through a series of short articles, to outline some of these routes and the materials/technologies that go with them.

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Section: Economics Of Superconductors In Fusionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Superconductors for fusion: a roadmap

Mitchell

Zheng

Vorpahl³

et al. 2021

Supercond. Sci. Technol.

111

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“…A demonstration of tokamak-based MCF is planned for the year 2030 [6]. Based on current knowledge, capital costs for a 2,000 MWe fusion generating station would be roughly $10 billion [7], or $5,000/kW. The LCOE is at least $0.057/kWh, for an 80% capacity factor and 30-year lifetime at 7% interest rate.…”

Section: Fusion Energymentioning

confidence: 99%

Assessment of Disruptive Innovation in Emerging Energy Technologies

Adams

Bromley

Moore

2014

2014 IEEE Electrical Power and Energy Conference

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The concept of "disruptive innovation" offers a basis for understanding the structure and dynamics of technologydriven markets, and how they respond to emerging technologies. The concept may also prove useful in assessing the relative prospects for research and development in related fields, such as nuclear, renewable or other energy technologies. A trial assessment was performed on the potential for innovations to disrupt energy markets. Consumer-level photovoltaic power in areas with high insolation was found to be the most potentially disruptive innovation in energy technology, possibly enabled by advances in electrochemical energy storage battery technology. Such findings could provide useful input to strategies for energy technology development. Quantitative measures of comparison are necessary, and gaps in technology coverage weaken the assessment. Formal methods to identify and assess innovations are being developed.

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“…A demonstration prototype generating station (DEMO) is to be built after ITER. Based on analysis of current knowledge, the projected capital cost for a fusion generating station with 2000 MW e electrical power capacity is approximately $10 billion [23], and the capital cost of capacity is calculated to be $5000/kW. Using a 7% discount rate for government agencies and assuming a 30 year lifetime at 80% capacity factor, the capital cost is calculated to contribute $0.057/kWh to the LCOE.…”

Section: Fusion Energymentioning

confidence: 99%

The Potential for Disruptive Innovations in Nuclear Power

Powell

2014

AECL Nuclear Review

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The concept of “disruptive innovation” is a management tool that provides a framework for understanding the structure and dynamics of technology markets, especially their sometimes acute response to innovation. The concept was used in a preliminary assessment of a number of energy technologies, including renewable energy technologies and energy storage, as well as nuclear technologies, as they interact in industry and the marketplace. The technologies were assessed and perspectives were provided on their current potential for innovation to disrupt the value networks behind electricity markets. The findings indicate that this concept may provide useful guidance for the planning of technology development.

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Comparative Study of Cost Models for Tokamak DEMO Fusion Reactors

Cited by 8 publications

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Superconductors for fusion: a roadmap

Superconductors for fusion: a roadmap

Assessment of Disruptive Innovation in Emerging Energy Technologies

The Potential for Disruptive Innovations in Nuclear Power

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