The economic considerations associated with the production and use of nuclear energy.
Energy economics: The study of the production, consumption, and distribution of energy resources, including nuclear energy.
Nuclear fuel cycle: The series of processes involved in producing nuclear electricity, including fuel fabrication, enrichment, and reprocessing.
Nuclear power plant technology: The design, construction, and operation of nuclear reactors and associated systems.
Nuclear safety: The measures taken to ensure that nuclear power plants and other nuclear facilities operate safely and without harming the environment or public health.
Nuclear waste management: The handling and storage of radioactive materials generated by nuclear power plants and other nuclear operations.
Nuclear weapons proliferation: The spread of nuclear weapons technology and materials to other countries or non-state actors.
Nuclear regulatory environment: The laws, regulations, and international agreements that govern the use of nuclear energy.
Economic impacts of nuclear energy: The costs and benefits of nuclear power production, as well as its effects on the economy and labor market.
Environmental impacts of nuclear energy: The potential environmental risks associated with nuclear energy, including radiation exposure, water use, and waste disposal.
Future of nuclear energy: The potential for new nuclear technologies and their impact on the energy sector, including small modular reactors and nuclear fusion.
Capital Costs: This is the total amount of money required to construct, equip and commission a nuclear power plant.
Operating Costs: This is the cost involved in running and maintaining a reactor, typically including fuel, labor, and maintenance costs.
Levelized Costs: This is the average cost to generate electricity over the lifetime of the nuclear power plant, and includes both capital and operating costs.
Generation Costs: This refers to the cost of producing electricity from a nuclear power plant, excluding transmission and distribution costs.
System Costs: These are the total costs of generating, transmitting, and distributing nuclear energy, including integration costs and costs associated with balancing the electricity grid.
Externalities: These are the indirect costs and benefits of nuclear energy, such as environmental and social impacts, public health impacts, and energy security impacts.
Lifecycle Costs: These are the total costs associated with the nuclear power plant over its entire lifetime, including decommissioning and waste management costs.
Discount Rates: These are the rates used to calculate the present value of future costs and benefits associated with nuclear energy.
Risk Assessment: These are the assessments of potential risks associated with nuclear energy, including financial, environmental, and safety risks.
Cost-Benefit Analysis: This is an economic analysis that compares the costs and benefits of alternative nuclear energy options, taking into account social and environmental impacts.
Economic Incentives: These are the incentives provided by governments to promote the use of nuclear energy, such as tax credits, subsidies, and loan guarantees.
Market Analysis: This is an analysis of the market conditions and trends that affect the demand and supply of nuclear energy.