The economic organization of nuclear power construction projects: Organizational models for production and financing

Wealer, Ben

doi:10.1080/24724718.2021.2012353

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“…The scale and time-critical nature of the challenges associated with the socio-ecological transformation is too daunting for nuclear power to play a significant role. To achieve the targets outlined in Pathway 3 of the IPCC's report (IPCC, 2018), which includes a projected increase in nuclear power of 98% by 2030 and 501% by 2050, it would be necessary to double the existing nuclear fleet of ∼440 power plants within the next 10 years and achieve a 6-fold increase within the next three decades (Wealer, 2020).…”

Section: The Expansion Of Nuclear Power Cannot Be Accelerated Adequatelymentioning

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Evaluating nuclear power's suitability for climate change mitigation: technical risks, economic implications and incompatibility with renewable energy systems

Präger,

Breyer,

Fell

et al. 2024

Front. Environ. Econ.

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This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the suitability of nuclear power as an option to combat the escalating climate emergency. Summarizing and evaluating key arguments, we elucidate why nuclear power is unsuitable for addressing climate change. The primary argument centers around the unresolved technical and human risks of accidents and proliferation, which are unlikely to be effectively mitigated in the future. Furthermore, we highlight the significant cost disparities between nuclear power and other non-fossil energy sources, such as solar photovoltaics and wind power, considering levelized costs of electricity. We also address the incompatibility of nuclear power with renewable energy systems, emphasizing the need for flexibility in the face of variable solar and wind resources. Alternative reactor technologies will not be available in time to make a major contribution. Nuclear power also poses challenges in power plant operation amid climate change and war. Ultimately, we argue that other motivations should be explored to explain the continued interest in nuclear power in some countries, as energy supply arguments alone are insufficient to justify new investments.

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Section: The Expansion Of Nuclear Power Cannot Be Accelerated Adequatelymentioning

confidence: 99%

Evaluating nuclear power's suitability for climate change mitigation: technical risks, economic implications and incompatibility with renewable energy systems

Präger,

Breyer,

Fell

et al. 2024

Front. Environ. Econ.

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The economic organization of nuclear power construction projects: Organizational models for production and financing

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Evaluating nuclear power's suitability for climate change mitigation: technical risks, economic implications and incompatibility with renewable energy systems

Evaluating nuclear power's suitability for climate change mitigation: technical risks, economic implications and incompatibility with renewable energy systems

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