The Technological and Economic Future of Nuclear Power

• Otros Autores: Haas, Reinhard (Editor), Mez, Lutz (Editor), Ajanovic, Amela (Editor)
• Formato: Electrónico Capítulo de libro
• Lenguaje: inglés
• Publicado: Wiesbaden Springer Nature 2019
• Colección: Energiepolitik und Klimaschutz. Energy Policy and Climate Protection
• Materias: Political science & theory; Environmental policy & protocols; Energy technology & engineering; Political science; Environmental policy; Energy policy; Energy and state
• Acceso en línea: OAPEN Library: download the publication; OAPEN Library: description of the publication

Sumario

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.

Descripción Física

1 electronic resource (385 p.)

ISBN

978-3-658-25987-7

Acceso

Open Access