The Technological and Economic Future of Nuclear Power

The Technological and Economic Future of Nuclear Power

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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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Other Authors: Haas, Reinhard (Editor), Mez, Lutz (Editor), Ajanovic, Amela (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Wiesbaden Springer Nature 2019
Series:Energiepolitik und Klimaschutz. Energy Policy and Climate Protection
Subjects:
Political science & theory
Environmental policy & protocols
Energy technology & engineering
Political science
Environmental policy
Energy policy
Energy and state
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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.
Physical Description:1 electronic resource (385 p.)
ISBN:978-3-658-25987-7
Access:Open Access

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