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Global Nuclear Power Strategic Business Report 2018 - Despite Growth in Nuclear Power Generation, Contribution to the Global Energy Mix Declines
[November 16, 2018]

Global Nuclear Power Strategic Business Report 2018 - Despite Growth in Nuclear Power Generation, Contribution to the Global Energy Mix Declines


DUBLIN, Nov. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --

The "Nuclear Power - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024. Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Nuclear Power in TeraWatt-hours (TWh).

The report profiles 84 companies including many key and niche players such as:

  • Axpo Group
  • Bruce Power L.P.
  • BWX Technologies, Inc.
  • CEZ, a.s.
  • China General Nuclear Power Group
  • China National Nuclear Corporation
  • Dongfang Electric Corporation Limited
  • Doosan Babcock Limited
  • E.ON SE
  • EDF
  • EDF Energy Plc
  • EletrobrasTermonuclear S.A.
  • ENGIE Electrabel
  • Exelon Corporation
  • GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy
  • Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co. Ltd.
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.
  • Mitsubishi Nuclear Fuel Co. Ltd.
  • NNEGC Energoatom
  • Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited
  • Ontario Power Generation
  • Orano
  • ROSATOM
  • Atomstroyexport
  • Shanghai Electric Group Company Limited
  • Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings
  • Toshiba Corporation
  • Vattenfall AB

    Key Topics Covered

    1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

    2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
    Nuclear Power: Reliable and Sustainable Electricity Source with Minimal Carbon Emissions
    Global Nuclear Power Industry: Fast Facts
    Myriad Benefits of Nuclear Power over Coal, Oil, and Gas to Drive the Vision of the Plutonium Economy
    China's Growing Prominence in the Global Nuclear Power Industry
    US Continues to Remain the Single Largest Nuclear Power Market in the World
    Russia: Global Leader for Cutting-Edge Fast-Fission Reactor Technology
    State of Nuclear Power in Major Markets Summarized
    Japan's Fukushima Disaster: Major Growth Impeding Factor for the Global Nuclear Power Industry
    Despite Growth in Nuclear Power Generation, Contribution to the Global Energy Mix Declines
    Interest inNuclear Power Generation Continues to Wane Globally



    Innovation in Nuclear Power is the Key for Future of Sustainable Energy
    Need for International Cooperation: The Solution to Nuclear Power Industry Woes
    Global Market Outlook: Optimistic Long Term Outlook amidst Short Term Issues and Challenges
    Improving Economy Signals Market Growth Opportunities in the Near Term

    3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
    The Urgent Need to De-carbonize Energy Production for Mitigating Climate Change Sustains Market Growth for Nuclear Power
    Despite Numerous Issues and Challenges, Nuclear Energy Offers Clean Electricity and Energy Independence
    Low-carbon Nuclear Electricity Critical for Realizing the 2C Scenario
    Will Nuclear Power Generation Result in Long-Term Ecological Impact: The Debate Continues
    Growing Number of New Plant Constructions Offset Reactor Retirements and Benefit Nuclear Capacity Expansion
    Construction and Upgrading of Nuclear Plants
    Capacity Gains through Uprating
    Plant Retirements and Lifetime Extensions
    Accounting for Two-Thirds of Under-Construction Reactors Globally, Asia-Pacific Remains at the Forefront of Nuclear Power Generation
    Uprating and Life-Extension of Existing Nuclear Reactors Lend Traction to Market Growth
    Need to Complement Fossil Fuel Power with Sustainable Nuclear Power for Meeting Surging Electricity Demand: An Important Growth Driver
    Ballooning Global Population and Exponential Increase in Urbanization Propel Electricity Demand
    Developing Countries to Drive Electricity Consumption and Production
    Tougher Safety Norms: A Boon for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Monitoring
    Uranium Prices to Power Higher in Sync with Growing Global Nuclear Power Capacity
    Number of Existing and Potential Applications Drive Lithium Demand in the Nuclear Power Industry


    4. INNOVATIONS & ADVANCEMENTS
    Radical Innovations Poised to Curtail the Waning Interest in Nuclear Power
    Wider Deployment of the Tested 20-Century Technology
    Inventing Something Much Superior
    More Focus on Fusion
    Nuclear Fusion Reactors: The Next Frontier for Nuclear Power Technology
    Innovative Nuclear Energy Efforts by the NICE Initiative and MIT's CANES
    Small Modular Reactors: A Potentially Revolutionary Nuclear Technology
    Advantages of SMRs
    SMR: The Apt Solution for Resolving Size Issues of Large Scale Nuclear Plants?
    Offshore Reactors: Flexible, Cheaper and Safer Nuclear Power Generation Option
    Nuclear Power-Reactors Experience Continued Improvements in Technology and Design
    Heavy Water Reactors: Moderated and Cooled by Heavy Water

    5. ISSUES & CHALLENGES
    Unprecedented Rise of Renewable Energy Set to Dent Market Prospects for Nuclear Power
    Wind and Solar Expansion Lead to Renewable Power Revolution
    High Capital Intensiveness of Nuclear Power Plants
    Despite Ongoing Evolution in Nuclear Reactor Technologies, Nuclear Construction Hits Numerous Roadblocks
    Construction Status of Major Generation III+ Nuclear Power Plants Worldwide
    Factors Responsible for Construction Delays and Ongoing Efforts for Extending Operational Lifetime of NPPs
    Standardization, Continuity and Strict Centralization Key to Reducing Nuclear Energy Costs
    Reasons for Increase in Cost and Construction Time
    Experience and Standardization Critical for Managing Costs and Minimizing Construction Time
    The South Korean Model Reduces Cost and Accelerates Construction
    Centralization, Standardization and Continuity Critical

    6. REGULATORY LANDSCAPE

    7. TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW

    8. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    8.1 Focus on Select Global Players

    8.2 Recent Industry Activity
    Rosatom to Construct a Nuclear Power Plant Project in China
    Rosatom Opens New Floating Nuclear Power Plant
    Exelon Generation Acquires the Everett LNG Facility
    Bruce Power Receives Power Reactor Operating License Renewal
    IAEA Enters into an Agreement with NEI
    EDF and VEOLIA Enter into Partnership Agreement
    EDF Signs a Strategic Cooperation Agreement with GE
    EON and RWE Enter into Merger
    CNCC Enters into Merger with China Nuclear
    CNNC Signs a MoU with New AREVA

    9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

    For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6sqr9z/global_nuclear?w=5

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