Economics of Nuclear

Nuclear Financing / ‘Big Opportunity’ For Industry To Reduce Capital Costs, Conference Told

By David Dalton
11 February 2021

Clear risk-sharing mechanisms are needed along with ‘strong government support’
‘Big Opportunity’ For Industry To Reduce Capital Costs, Conference Told
The Two EPR units at Hinkley Point C are the only rectors under construction in the UK. Courtesy EDF.
Potential reductions in the high cost of financing provide a big opportunity to reduce the cost of new commercial nuclear power plants, but strong government support to provide risk protection is crucial, a virtual conference on nuclear energy was told on Thursday.

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