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The Financing of Nuclear Power Plants

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 fi...

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Corporate Authors: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Nuclear Energy Agency
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Paris OECD Publishing 2009
Series:Nuclear Development
Subjects:
Nuclear Energy
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Collection: OECD Books and Papers - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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505 0 |a Introduction -- Foreword -- Appendix 1. Background on financing NPPs in selected countries -- The major challenges to financing new nuclear power plants -- Appendix 2. List of expert group members -- The role of governments and other public bodies -- Historical perspectives and experience -- Executive Summary -- Conclusions and recommendations -- Structuring and financing nuclear projects 
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520 |a 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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