The Technological and Economic Future of Nuclear Power
by Reinhard Haas, Lutz Mez, Amela Ajanovic
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History and Current Status of the World Nuclear Industry; The Dramatic Decrease of the Economics of Nuclear Power; Nuclear Policy in the EU; The Legacy of Csernobyl and Fukushima; Nuclear Waste and Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Plants; Alternatives: Heading Towards Sustainable Electricity Systems. 
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This open 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.History and Current Status of the World Nuclear Industry; The Dramatic Decrease of the Economics of Nuclear Power; Nuclear Policy in the EU; The Legacy of Csernobyl and Fukushima; Nuclear Waste and Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Plants; Alternatives: Heading Towards Sustainable Electricity Systems.
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Book Details
Title
The Technological and Economic Future of Nuclear Power
Subject
Politics and Government
Publisher
Springer
Published
2019
Pages
382
Edition
1
Language
English
ISBN13
9783658259860
ISBN10
3658259868
ISBN13 Digital
9783658259877
ISBN10 Digital
3658259876
PDF Size
7.9 MB
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