Economic Analysis of Nuclear Energy
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "C: Energy Economics and Policy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 May 2025) | Viewed by 2423
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nuclear reactor physics; nuclear reactor design; multi-physical method in nuclear reactor; safety analysis; economy evaluation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As global nuclear energy is ushering in a new construction boom, research and development technologies of next-generation reactors, such as molten salt reactors, metal-cooled fast reactors, and high temperature reactors, combined with small modular technologies and intelligent operation and maintenance technologies continue to break through, and new application scenarios and nuclear energy utilization modes are emerging. Thus, there is an increasing need to assess the economic viability of different nuclear energy forms. This Special Issue seeks to address this need by gathering high-quality research articles, reviews, and analyses that shed light on the economic benefits and challenges of nuclear power. Nuclear energy has long been a topic of debate due to its potential to generate significant amounts of power while also posing various environmental and safety concerns. Therefore, a thorough economic analysis of nuclear energy technology is imperative for reactor designer, policymakers, energy analysts, and industry stakeholders in making informed decisions.
The articles included in this Special Issue will provide in-depth examinations of the economic implications of nuclear energy technology, drawing on empirical data and advanced economic methodologies. It will also feature research articles, case studies, and reviews discussing cost theory models applicable to nuclear energy, along with the economic advantages and challenges associated with integrating nuclear energy into multi-energy systems.
The topics of the Special Issue include but are not limited to:
- Nuclear plant cost-effectiveness assessments;
- Economic modeling and theory of nuclear plant;
- Economic benefits from modular technology;
- Economic and cost analysis of nuclear fuel cycle and waste management;
- Economic analysis of next-generation nuclear energy technologies;
- Balance of economic benefits and small reactor safety criterion;
- Economic comparison with other energy sources;
- Economic review of nuclear plant;
- Investment strategies;
- Policy implications.
Dr. Guifeng Zhu
Dr. Guobin Jia
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nuclear reactor
- economic analysis
- cost theory model
- multi-energy systems
- investment appraisal
- financial feasibility
- modular technology
- EROI
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