Analyzing Nuclear Power in France
Nuclear power is the primary source of electricity in France.
France is also the world's largest net exporter of electric power, exporting 18% of its total production (about 100 TWh) to Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Britain, and Germany, and its electricity cost is among the lowest in Europe. France's nuclear power industry has been called 'a success story' that has put the nation 'ahead of the world' in terms of providing cheap, clean energy. However, France's nuclear reactors are mainly used in load-following mode and some reactors close on weekends because there is no market for the electricity. This means that the capacity factor is low by world standards, which is not an ideal economic situation for nuclear plants.
The report - Analyzing Nuclear Power in France - by Aruvian's R'search, explores the importance of nuclear power in today’s world, with Section One being dedicated to Understanding the Basics of Nuclear Power. The report looks at the basics of the nuclear industry that is, how a plant works, analyzing and understanding the fuel cycle, the various components which are involved in the working of a nuclear power plant, and much more. Economics, issues and barriers, and other such factors are also explored in-depth in this report.
This offering includes a complete analysis of the French Nuclear Power Industry, including an industry profile, industry developments, Uranium fuel cycle developments, major players in the industry, and lots more information is included in this research report. This research offering is a comprehensive A to Z guide on the French nuclear power industry.
France is also the world's largest net exporter of electric power, exporting 18% of its total production (about 100 TWh) to Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Britain, and Germany, and its electricity cost is among the lowest in Europe. France's nuclear power industry has been called 'a success story' that has put the nation 'ahead of the world' in terms of providing cheap, clean energy. However, France's nuclear reactors are mainly used in load-following mode and some reactors close on weekends because there is no market for the electricity. This means that the capacity factor is low by world standards, which is not an ideal economic situation for nuclear plants.
The report - Analyzing Nuclear Power in France - by Aruvian's R'search, explores the importance of nuclear power in today’s world, with Section One being dedicated to Understanding the Basics of Nuclear Power. The report looks at the basics of the nuclear industry that is, how a plant works, analyzing and understanding the fuel cycle, the various components which are involved in the working of a nuclear power plant, and much more. Economics, issues and barriers, and other such factors are also explored in-depth in this report.
This offering includes a complete analysis of the French Nuclear Power Industry, including an industry profile, industry developments, Uranium fuel cycle developments, major players in the industry, and lots more information is included in this research report. This research offering is a comprehensive A to Z guide on the French nuclear power industry.
A. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
SECTION 1: UNDERSTANDING NUCLEAR POWER
B. BASICS OF THE NUCLEAR INDUSTRY
B.1 History of Nuclear Power
B.2 Types of Nuclear Reactors
B.2.1 Fission Reactor
B.2.2 Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator
B.3 New & Upcoming Nuclear Technologies
B.4 Components & Parts of a Nuclear Power Plant
B.5 Analyzing the Fuel Cycle
B.6 Managing the Radioactive Waste
C. PROFILING THE GLOBAL NUCLEAR POWER INDUSTRY
C.1 Industry Overview
C.2 Uranium Market
C.3 Market Features
C.4 Price Trends
C.5 Managing the Risk in Nuclear Power
C.6 Industry Trends
C.7 Economic Trends
C.8 Nuclear Hedging
C.9 Future Outlook
D. GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE & NUCLEAR POWER
E. CHALLENGES & BARRIERS TO NUCLEAR POWER
E.1 Air Pollution
E.2 Financial Challenges
E.3 Nuclear Safety
E.4 Nuclear Proliferation
E.5 Leadership Challenges
E.6 Regulatory Barriers
E.7 Water Pollution
E.8 Other Challenges
SECTION 2: NUCLEAR POWER INDUSTRY IN FRANCE
A. ENERGY LANDSCAPE OF FRANCE
B. NUCLEAR POWER IN FRANCE
B.1 History of the Industry
B.2 Industry Synopsis
B.3 France’s energy Policy and Impact on Nuclear Power
B.4 Economic Impact of France’s Nuclear Program
B.5 Analysis of the Operating Reactors
B.6 Technical Challenges
B.7 Looking at the Nuclear Fuel Cycle
B.8 Nuclear Fuel Supply
B.9 Managing Radioactive Waste
B.10 Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Plants
B.11 France’s Role in the Global Nuclear Power Industry
B.12 Nuclear Non-Proliferation
B.13 Public Support for Nuclear Power
C. REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
D. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT IN THE INDUSTRY
E. CHALLENGES FACING THE INDUSTRY
E.1 Energy Policy
E.2 Deregulation and Privatization of the Energy Industry
E.3 Anti-Nuclear Movement in France
F. ANALYZING THE MAJOR NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS IN FRANCE
F.1 Belleville Nuclear Power Plant
F.2 Blayais Nuclear Power Plant
F.3 Brennilis Nuclear Power Plant
F.4 Bugey Nuclear Power Plant
F.5 Cattenom Nuclear Power Plant
F.6 Chinon Nuclear Power Plant
F.7 Chooz Nuclear Power Plant
F.8 Civaux Nuclear Power Plant
F.9 Cruas Nuclear Power Plant
F.10 Dampierre Nuclear Power Plant
F.11 Flamanville Nuclear Power Plant
F.12 Golfech Nuclear Power Plant
F.13 Gravelines Nuclear Power Plant
F.14 Nogent Nuclear Power Plant
F.15 Paluel Nuclear Power Plant
F.16 Penly Nuclear Power Plant
F.17 Ph?nix Nuclear Power Plant
F.18 Saint-Laurent Nuclear Power Plant
F.19 Superph?nix Nuclear Power Plant
F.20 Tricastin Nuclear Power Center
G. MAJOR INDUSTRY PLAYERS
G.1 Areva
G.2 Atomic Energy Commission (CEA)
G.3 ANDRA
G.4 Cogema
G.5 Electricite de France (EDF)
G.6 Eurodif
G.7 Framatome
H. FUTURE PERSPECTIVE FOR FRANCE’S NUCLEAR POWER INDUSTRY
SECTION 3: CONCLUSION
A. APPENDIX
A.1 Case Studies of Nuclear Accidents
A.1.1 The Chernobyl Accident
A.1.2 Three Mile Island
A.1.3 Tokaimura Accident
A.2 Nuclear Trade & Industry Organizations
A.3 Regulation & Regulators for the Nuclear Industry
A.4 Worldwide Nuclear Research Centers
A.5 Major Nuclear Power Plants around the World
A.6 Non Proliferation & Safeguards Organizations
A.7 Figures & Tables
B. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
SECTION 1: UNDERSTANDING NUCLEAR POWER
B. BASICS OF THE NUCLEAR INDUSTRY
B.1 History of Nuclear Power
B.2 Types of Nuclear Reactors
B.2.1 Fission Reactor
B.2.2 Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator
B.3 New & Upcoming Nuclear Technologies
B.4 Components & Parts of a Nuclear Power Plant
B.5 Analyzing the Fuel Cycle
B.6 Managing the Radioactive Waste
C. PROFILING THE GLOBAL NUCLEAR POWER INDUSTRY
C.1 Industry Overview
C.2 Uranium Market
C.3 Market Features
C.4 Price Trends
C.5 Managing the Risk in Nuclear Power
C.6 Industry Trends
C.7 Economic Trends
C.8 Nuclear Hedging
C.9 Future Outlook
D. GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE & NUCLEAR POWER
E. CHALLENGES & BARRIERS TO NUCLEAR POWER
E.1 Air Pollution
E.2 Financial Challenges
E.3 Nuclear Safety
E.4 Nuclear Proliferation
E.5 Leadership Challenges
E.6 Regulatory Barriers
E.7 Water Pollution
E.8 Other Challenges
SECTION 2: NUCLEAR POWER INDUSTRY IN FRANCE
A. ENERGY LANDSCAPE OF FRANCE
B. NUCLEAR POWER IN FRANCE
B.1 History of the Industry
B.2 Industry Synopsis
B.3 France’s energy Policy and Impact on Nuclear Power
B.4 Economic Impact of France’s Nuclear Program
B.5 Analysis of the Operating Reactors
B.6 Technical Challenges
B.7 Looking at the Nuclear Fuel Cycle
B.8 Nuclear Fuel Supply
B.9 Managing Radioactive Waste
B.10 Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Plants
B.11 France’s Role in the Global Nuclear Power Industry
B.12 Nuclear Non-Proliferation
B.13 Public Support for Nuclear Power
C. REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
D. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT IN THE INDUSTRY
E. CHALLENGES FACING THE INDUSTRY
E.1 Energy Policy
E.2 Deregulation and Privatization of the Energy Industry
E.3 Anti-Nuclear Movement in France
F. ANALYZING THE MAJOR NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS IN FRANCE
F.1 Belleville Nuclear Power Plant
F.2 Blayais Nuclear Power Plant
F.3 Brennilis Nuclear Power Plant
F.4 Bugey Nuclear Power Plant
F.5 Cattenom Nuclear Power Plant
F.6 Chinon Nuclear Power Plant
F.7 Chooz Nuclear Power Plant
F.8 Civaux Nuclear Power Plant
F.9 Cruas Nuclear Power Plant
F.10 Dampierre Nuclear Power Plant
F.11 Flamanville Nuclear Power Plant
F.12 Golfech Nuclear Power Plant
F.13 Gravelines Nuclear Power Plant
F.14 Nogent Nuclear Power Plant
F.15 Paluel Nuclear Power Plant
F.16 Penly Nuclear Power Plant
F.17 Ph?nix Nuclear Power Plant
F.18 Saint-Laurent Nuclear Power Plant
F.19 Superph?nix Nuclear Power Plant
F.20 Tricastin Nuclear Power Center
G. MAJOR INDUSTRY PLAYERS
G.1 Areva
G.2 Atomic Energy Commission (CEA)
G.3 ANDRA
G.4 Cogema
G.5 Electricite de France (EDF)
G.6 Eurodif
G.7 Framatome
H. FUTURE PERSPECTIVE FOR FRANCE’S NUCLEAR POWER INDUSTRY
SECTION 3: CONCLUSION
A. APPENDIX
A.1 Case Studies of Nuclear Accidents
A.1.1 The Chernobyl Accident
A.1.2 Three Mile Island
A.1.3 Tokaimura Accident
A.2 Nuclear Trade & Industry Organizations
A.3 Regulation & Regulators for the Nuclear Industry
A.4 Worldwide Nuclear Research Centers
A.5 Major Nuclear Power Plants around the World
A.6 Non Proliferation & Safeguards Organizations
A.7 Figures & Tables
B. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
