Nuclear Power Investment and Costs and the National Regulatory Experiences with Nuclear

As a product of its Nuclear Energy Regulatory Forum (NERF), ERRA is pleased to share the report summarizing the takeaways from discussions on Nuclear Power Investment and Costs as well as the National Regulatory Experiences with Regulating Nuclear Power. 

The report discusses the role of nuclear in the energy transition and delves into important topics such as nuclear power investments, energy markets, costs, long-term planning and funding of nuclear projects. In particular, the publication elaborates on:

• Economics of nuclear and the cost of capital;
• Ownership structures and financing models;
• Risks and challenges related to the project lifetime and electricity market price;
• Green financing and the ways of attracting more funding through the private sector.

Finally, the report also showcases the specific cases of nuclear energy deployment and operation based on the national regulatory perspectives and experiences of France, Slovakia, Pakistan, and the U.S. (Georgia).