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'Nuclear Power in Europe' Analyzes the Energy Situation in Europe and Explains Why the Continent is in Need of Utilizing Nuclear Power

Posted on: Tuesday, 12 February 2008, 09:00 CST

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c82574) has announced the addition of "Nuclear Power in Europe" to their offering.

As of September 30, 2007 there was a total of 197 nuclear power plant units with an installed electric net capacity of 169,842 MWe in operation in Europe and 12 units with 9,991 MWe were under construction in five countries. France has been Europe's most enthusiastic devotee of nuclear power, constructing dozens of reactors since the 1970s oil crises spurred on its desire for energy independence. It has become the world's biggest net exporter of electricity, and is also a major exporter of nuclear technology.

The report Nuclear Power in Europe analyzes the energy situation in Europe and why the continent is in need of utilizing nuclear power to serve its growing need for energy and power. The report begins with an overview of nuclear power and an overview of the electricity industry in Europe. Since nuclear power is primarily used for generating electricity, it is important to gage the status of the electricity generating market in Europe.

Moving on, the report focuses on the present nuclear power plants in Europe, looking at the installed nuclear capacity and comparing nuclear versus the total generating capacity in the European Union countries and the rest of Europe. No analysis of nuclear power is complete without an economical analysis of the technology, and this research report undertakes a comprehensive analysis of the generation costs, capital costs, decommissioning costs and others as relegated to nuclear power in Europe.

Europe's battle with extending the life of its nuclear power and power upratings is also discussed in the report, along with an all-inclusive view of the serious issue of radioactive waste management and plant decommissioning. This section also undertakes a country-wise analysis of the status of spent fuel and radioactive fuel management.

Institutional and regulatory frameworks are all described in the report, along with the public attitude towards nuclear power in Europe. The report also takes a look at the organizational structures involved in the entire radioactive fuel management process. The government's role in promoting nuclear power in the future, development of a comprehensive Energy Policy Framework, and the factors affecting the development of new nuclear power plants are analyzed in-depth as these go a long way in shaping the future of Europe's nuclear power industry. Country-wise national nuclear programs conclude this complete guide to nuclear power in Europe.

Note: This report may take up to 4-5 working days to get updated and delivered.

Topics Covered:

- Introduction To Nuclear Power

- Analysis Of The European Electricity Market

- Nuclear Power Plants In Europe

- Analysis Of Economics & Performance Of Present Nuclear Power Plants

- Extending The Life Of The European Nuclear Power Plants

- Public Acceptance Of Nuclear Power In Europe

- Outlook For Nuclear Power In Europe

- Factors Affecting The Development Of New Nuclear Power Plants

- Feasibility & Economics Of New Nuclear Power Plants

- Developing An Energy Policy Framework

- Developing Nuclear Power In Europe With Brand New Technologies

- Status Of National Programs

For more information, visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c82574

Source: Business Wire

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