The Technological and Economic Future of Nuclear Power
This open access book discusses the eroding economics of nuclear power for electricity generation as well as technical, legal, and political acceptance issues. The use of nuclear power for electricity generation is still a heavily disputed issue. Aside from technical risks, safety issues, and the un...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Wiesbaden
Springer Nature
2019
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| Series: | Energiepolitik und Klimaschutz. Energy Policy and Climate Protection
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| Collection: | Directory of Open Access Books - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | This open access book discusses the eroding economics of nuclear power for electricity generation as well as technical, legal, and political acceptance issues. The use of nuclear power for electricity generation is still a heavily disputed issue. Aside from technical risks, safety issues, and the unsolved problem of nuclear waste disposal, the economic performance is currently a major barrier. In recent years, the costs have skyrocketed especially in the European countries and North America. At the same time, the costs of alternatives such as photovoltaics and wind power have significantly decreased. |
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| Item Description: | Creative Commons (cc), https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| Physical Description: | 1 electronic resource (385 p.) |
| ISBN: | 978-3-658-25987-7 |