The financing of nuclear power plants.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Contributor:

OECD Nuclear Energy Agency.

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Series:

Nuclear development.

Nuclear development

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nuclear industry--Finance.

Nuclear industry.

Nuclear power plants--Finance.

Nuclear power plants.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (78 p.)

Place of Publication:

Paris : Nuclear Energy Agency, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, c2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Introduction

Historical perspectives and experience

Foreword

Executive Summary

Conclusions and recommendations

Appendix 1. Background on financing NPPs in selected countries

The major challenges to financing new nuclear power plants

Structuring and financing nuclear projects

Appendix 2. List of expert group members

The role of governments and other public bodies.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

1-282-45187-1

9786612451874

92-64-07922-X

OCLC:

495416764