The Financing of Nuclear Power Plants
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.
Also available in: French
- Click to access:
-
Click to download PDF - 2.78MBPDF
-
Click to Read online and shareREAD
Foreword
Nuclear Energy Agency
There is increasing recognition in many OECD countries that a greater use of nuclear power could play a valuable role in reducing carbon dioxide emissions. However, in recent years only a handful of new nuclear plants have been built in OECD countries and current plans for expansion mostly remain uncertain. One reason for this is that nuclear power plants are more capital-intensive than other large-scale power generation plants. Once in operation, the higher capital costs are offset by lower and more stable fuel costs, but the need to finance high, up-front construction costs often presents a challenge.
Also available in: French
- Click to access:
-
Click to download PDF - 191.56KBPDF
-
Click to Read online and shareREAD