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Nuclear Power: Market Research Report

January 2019 | 451 pages | ID: N086D819E4EEN
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This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Nuclear Power in TeraWatt-hours (TWh).

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. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. 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
1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definition and Scope of Study

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”

Table 1. Largest Nuclear Power Plants Worldwide by Gross Capacity (MWs): 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 2. Largest Nuclear Power Plants Worldwide by Gross Electricity Generation (Billion Kilowatt Hours): 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 3. Operational and Under Construction Nuclear Power Reactors Worldwide by Country (2018)
Table 4. Global Nuclear Reactors under Construction by Country, Net Electrical Power, and Reactor Type (2018)
Table 5. Global Operational Nuclear Reactors by Type and Electrical Power (2018): Percentage Breakdown of Number of Reactors and Net Electrical Power (GW) for PWR, BWR, PHWR, LWGR, GCR, and FBR (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 6. Global Under-Construction Nuclear Reactors by Type and Electrical Power (2018): Percentage Breakdown of Number of Reactors and Net Electrical Power (GW) for PWR, BWR, PHWR, FBR, and HTGR (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

China’s Growing Prominence in the Global Nuclear Power Industry

Table 7. Global Nuclear Power Plants under Construction by Country (2018E): Percentage Breakdown of Plant Capacity (GWe) for China, India, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UAE, USA, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 8. Global Planned Nuclear Power Capacity by Country (2018E): Percentage Breakdown of Planned Capacity (GWe) for China, India, Russia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Ukraine, USA, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 9. Global Proposed Nuclear Power Capacity by Country (2018E): Percentage Breakdown of Proposed Capacity (GWe) for China, India, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 10. Global Nuclear Power Capacity Additions through 2035: Percentage Breakdown by Geographic Region/Country for Canada, China, Eastern Europe, France, India, Japan, Latin America, Middle East & Africa, Russia, South Korea, The United States, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

US Continues to Remain the Single Largest Nuclear Power Market in the World

Table 11. Global Nuclear Power Current Capacity by Country (2018E): Percentage Breakdown of Plant Capacity (GWe) for Canada, China, France, Japan, Russia, South Korea, USA, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Russia: Global Leader for Cutting-Edge Fast-Fission Reactor Technology
State of Nuclear Power in Major Markets Summarized
Asia
Russia and East Europe
Western and Central Europe
Middle East and Africa
North America
South America
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

Table 12. Global Energy Mix (2017 & 2040): Percentage Breakdown of Cumulative Installed Capacity for Coal, Gas, Hydro, Nuclear, Oil, Onshore Wind, Small-Scale PV, Utility-Scale PV, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Interest in Nuclear 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

Table 13. World Real GDP Growth Rates (%) by Country/Region for the Years 2014 to 2019 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 14. World Real GDP Compounded Average Annual Growth Rates (%) for 2000-2016 and 2016-2025 by Region/Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS

The Urgent Need to De-carbonize Energy Production for Mitigating Climate Change Sustains Market Growth for Nuclear Power

Table 15. World Energy Production by Energy Source (2017 & 2020): Percentage Breakdown of Electricity Generation (Billion Kilowatt Hours) for Petroleum, Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, and Renewables (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 16. Global Increase in Surface Temperatures (in Centigrade): 1952, 1981, 1998 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 17. Global Energy Investments by Category: Percentage Breakdown of New Power Generating Capacity Investments over the Period 2017-2040 for Fossil Fuels and Zero-Carbon Fuels (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 18. Global Energy Investments by Technology: Breakdown of New Power Generating Capacity Investments (US$ Billion) over the Period 2017-2040 for Wind, Solar, Nuclear, Hydro, Gas, and Coal (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Despite Numerous Issues and Challenges, Nuclear Energy Offers Clean Electricity and Energy Independence

Table 19. Nuclear Energy Share in Total Electricity Production of Major Countries: 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Low-carbon Nuclear Electricity Critical for Realizing the 2°C Scenario

Table 20. Lifecycle GHG Emissions (in Grams) CO2 Equivalent/kWh for Various Energy Sources (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 21. Lifecycle Emissions (in Milligram per Kilowatt-hour) of Air Pollutants for Various Power Generation Fuels
Table 22. Global Emissions Reduction in Power Generation Sector under 2DS through 2050 by Segment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 23. Global Investment Required for Realizing 2DS by Geographic Region (2010-2050): Breakdown of Cumulative Investment ($ Billion) for China, European Union, India, Middle East & Africa, Russia & CIS, the United States, Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

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

Table 24. Nuclear Reactors Planned for Construction Worldwide by Country (2018): Reactor Name, Capacity, Operator, and Expected Construction Start
Table 25. Nuclear Reactors under Construction Worldwide by Country (2018): Reactor Name, Capacity, Construction Start, and Commercial Operation

Accounting for Two-Thirds of Under-Construction Reactors Globally, Asia-Pacific Remains at the Forefront of Nuclear Power Generation

Table 26. Number of Nuclear Reactors in Operation by Region (2017): Breakdown of Operable Reactors for Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe & Russia, South America, North America, and West & Central Europe (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 27. Number of Nuclear Reactors under Construction by Region (2017): Breakdown of Reactors under Construction for Asia, Eastern Europe & Russia, South America, North America, and West & Central Europe (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

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

Table 28. Global Energy Consumption (Billion Toe): Growth Trajectory for the Period 1995-2035 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 29. Global Delivered Energy Consumption (Billion Toe) by End-use Sector (2005, 2015, 2025, and 2035) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Ballooning Global Population and Exponential Increase in Urbanization Propel Electricity Demand

Table 30. World Population (Millions) and Urbanization Rate (%) by Region/Country: 2016 & 2040 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Developing Countries to Drive Electricity Consumption and Production

Table 31. Global Electricity Demand by Region/Country (2017-2040): Breakdown of Demand (Thousand TWh) for Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Europe, India, Japan, Middle East & North Africa, South East Asia, USA, and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Tougher Safety Norms: A Boon for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Monitoring

Table 32. Global Nuclear Safety & Radiation Monitoring Systems Market by Geographic Region (2018E): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Asia, Europe, North America, and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Uranium Prices to Power Higher in Sync with Growing Global Nuclear Power Capacity

Table 33. Leading Uranium Fuel Producing Countries Worldwide (2018E): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Output for Australia, Canada, China, Kazakhstan, Namibia, Niger, Russia, the United States, Uzbekistan, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Number of Existing and Potential Applications Drive Lithium Demand in the Nuclear Power Industry
Lithium: The Only Stable Element for Producing Net Energy through Nuclear Fission
Thorium: Minimizing Fuel Wastage and Mitigating Concerns Associated with Uranium-Based Nuclear Power
Significance of Thorium as Nuclear Fuel
Types of Reactors Suitable for Thorium
Projects Using Thorium Fuel to Generate Electricity
R&D Efforts Involving Key Reactor Types
Other Notable Research Efforts
Key Challenges Associated with Thorium Fuel Cycles
India`s Plans for Thorium Cycle

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
Enhanced CANDU-6 (EC6)
Advanced Fuel CANDU Reactor (AFCR)
Advanced Heavy Water Reactor (AHWR)
Graphite-Moderated High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactors

HTR-PM, HTR-PM

Global Initiatives for Creating Standards for Future Nuclear Reactors
European-Pressurized-Water Reactor (EPR)
Westinghouse AP1000
Advanced-Boiling-Water-Reactor (ABWR)
Economic-Simplified-BWR (ESBWR)
Advance PWR (APWR)
APR1000, APR+, EU-APR and APR1400
Atmea1
Kerena
V-392 and AES-92
MIR-1200 and AES-2006

VVER-TOI

VVER-600

HPR1000 and Hualong One

VBER-300

Fast Neutron Reactors (FNRs): Cooled by Liquid Metal and Not Moderated

BN-600

BN-800

BN-1200

BREST

PRISM

Westinghouse LFR
Japan Standard Fast Reactor (JSFR)
Accelerator-Driven Systems (ADS)
Compact Nuclear Reactor to Revolutionize Space Exploration

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

Table 34. Nuclear and Renewable Energy Investments by Region/Country (2005, 2010, 2015, and 2017: Breakdown of Investments ($ Billion) for Asia (ex. China and India), India, China, MEA, Europe, Americas (ex. US and Brazil), Brazil, and USA (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 35. Global Investments in Renewable Energy by Sector (2017): Breakdown of New Investments (US$ Billion) for Biofuels, Biomass & Waste-to-Energy, Geothermal, Marine, Small Hydro, Solar, and Wind (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 36. Global Energy Investments by Technology: Breakdown of New Power Generating Capacity Investments (US$ Billion) over the Period 2017-2040 for Wind, Solar, Nuclear, Hydro, Gas, and Coal (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

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
Prohibitive Cost, Environmental Issues Associated with Nuclear Fuel Disposal
Growing Concerns about Economic Viability of Nuclear Plants
Dearth of Skilled Manpower

6. REGULATORY LANDSCAPE

Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP)
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

7. TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW

Nuclear Power: A Prelude
Historical Perspective
Evolution
Cost of Nuclear Power
Nuclear Power Generation: A Technical Overview
Importance of Fission Reaction
Nuclear Power Reactors
General View of Different Nuclear Reactor Types
Generation I&II Reactors
Generation III
Generation IV Reactor Concepts
Fast Reactor Designs
Thermal Reactor Designs
Components of Nuclear Reactors
Pressure Vessel or Pressure Tubes
Fuel Assemblies
Moderator
Containment
Control Rods
Coolant
Steam Turbines
Design Principles
Design Classification
Operating Principles
Steam Generator
Power Generation Procedure in Nuclear Power Stations
Control – Criticality, Sub criticality, Criticality and Super criticality

8. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

8.1 Focus on Select Global Players
Axpo Group (Switzerland)
Bruce Power L. P. (Canada)
BWX Technologies, Inc. (USA)
CEZ, a. s. (Czech Republic)
China General Nuclear Power Group (China)
China National Nuclear Corporation (China)
Dongfang Electric Corporation Limited (China)
Doosan Babcock Limited (UK)
E. ON SE (Germany)
EDF (Electricité de France) SA (France)
EDF Energy Plc (UK)
EletrobrasTermonuclear S. A. (Brazil)
ENGIE Electrabel (Belgium)
Exelon Corporation (USA)
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (USA)
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd. (South Korea)
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (Japan)
Mitsubishi Nuclear Fuel Co., Ltd. (Japan)
NNEGC Energoatom (Ukraine)
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (India)
Ontario Power Generation (Canada)
Orano (France)
ROSATOM (Russia)
Atomstroyexport (Russia)
Shanghai Electric Group Company Limited (China)
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (Japan)
Toshiba Corporation (Japan)
Vattenfall AB (Sweden)
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
NPCIL Announces an Agreement to Set Up Six Nuclear Reactors in India
Rosatom to Start Construction of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant in Turkey
EDF Acquires Majority Stake in Areva NP
TerraPower Signs an Agreement with CNNC
Kansai Electric to Shut Down Two Nuclear Reactors
Horizon Nuclear Power Partners with Tecnatom
AREVA Nuclear Materials Signs a Contract with NorthStar
IAEA Enters into an Agreement with Rosatom

9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 37. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nuclear Power by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 38. World Historic Review for Nuclear Power by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 39. World 14-Year Perspective for Nuclear Power by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Power Generation for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) and Rest of World Markets for Years 2011, 2018 and 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

10. REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

10.1 THE UNITED STATES
A. Market Analysis
Potential of Nuclear Power as Future Electricity Supply Source Appears Bleak in the Single Largest Market in the World

Table 40. Operational/Closure Details of Nuclear Power Plants in the US: 2017-18

Factors Impacting Nuclear Power Generation in the US
Cost Challenges
Economic Issues
Abundance of Natural Gas and Decline of Coal
Moderate Electricity Demand
Surging Operating Costs
Rise of Renewables
Stringent Regulatory Requirements
Factors Supporting Revival of the Nuclear Power Sector
Federal Backing
Environment Policy Rollbacks
Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
US Nuclear Power Lags in New Capacity Additions
Major Developments Reflecting the Current State of Nuclear Power in the US
Size of Nuclear Plants
Shutdowns, Reversals, and Combined Licenses Characterize Recent Developments
Bailout Packages as Lifeline for Nuclear Power Plants
Subsidy Programs Face Stiff Resistance
Despite Several Hurdles, Nuclear Energy Continues to Remain a Viable Option for Combating Climate Change in the Near Term

Table 41. Electricity Generation in the US by Fuel Type (1977, 1987, 2007 & 2017): Percentage Breakdown of Electricity Generated for Coal, Petroleum, Natural Gas, Other Gases, Nuclear, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 42. Year-wise Emissions Avoided by the US Nuclear Industry in terms of Sulfur Dioxide, Nitrogen Oxides, and Carbon Dioxide: 2000-2016 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 43. State-wise Emissions Avoided by the Nuclear Industry in terms of Sulfur Dioxide, Nitrogen Oxides, and Carbon Dioxide (2017)

Significance of Nuclear Power in Energy Markets

Table 44. US Nuclear Generation Capacity Factors (%): 1977, 1987, 1997, 2007, and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 45. Capacity Factors by Fuel Type in the US (2017): Ratio of Actual Electricity Generated Versus Maximum Possible (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Need for Safer, Meltdown-Proof Nuclear Power Plants
Nuclear and Renewable Energies Need to Co-exist
Nuclear Power Plants Generate Double the Carbon-Free Power than Renewables

Table 46. Emissions-Free Energy Sources in the US by Type (2017): Percentage Breakdown for Geothermal, Hydro, Nuclear, Solar, and Wind (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Innovative Technologies to Foster Growth for the Sluggish Nuclear Energy Market
Nuclear Industry Witness Continuous Advancements in Nuclear Reactors
Nuclear Industry: The Three Revolutionary Innovations
State-of the Art Nuclear Reactors
Advanced Manufacturing
Advanced Fuels
NASA to Send Compact Nuclear Reactors to Moon and Mars
Power Uprates: An Apt Economic Solution for Enhancing Power Output of Power Utilities

Table 47. Cumulative Nuclear Power Uprates (MWe) in the US: 1977-2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 48. Annual Power Uprates (MWe) in the US: 1977, 1987, 1997, 2007, 2015, 2016, and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 49. Age-wise Distribution of US Nuclear Reactors (2018) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Permanent Shutdown and Decommissioning
Nuclear Energy Research and Development
Nuclear Power Loan Guarantees
Production Tax Credits
Regulatory Environment
National Regulations and Laws Related to Nuclear Power
Advanced Nuclear Technologies’ Development
B. Market Analytics

Table 50. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nuclear Power Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 51. US Historic Review for Nuclear Power Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

10.2 CANADA
A. Market Analysis
Canada Pursue Nuclear Power as Part of Clean Energy and Low Carbon Future Initiative

Table 52. Electricity Generation in Canada by Source (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Electricity Generation Capacity (GWe) and Electricity Production (TWh) for Biomass, Hydro, Nuclear, Thermal, Wind, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Regulatory Structure
Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd (AECL) Spearheads Nuclear Power R&D in Canada
B. Market Analytics

Table 53. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nuclear Power Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 54. Canadian Historic Review for Nuclear Power Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

10.3 JAPAN
A. Market Analysis
Japan’s Nuclear Power Sector Witness Strong Recovery from Fukushima Nuclear Disaster

Table 55. Electricity Generation in Japan by Source (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Electricity Generation Capacity (GWe) and Electricity Production (TWh) for Geothermal, Hydro, Nuclear, Thermal, Wind, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Current Status of Nuclear Power Plants in Japan

Table 56. Operational/Closure Details of Nuclear Power Plants in Japan: 2017-18

Atomic Energy Basic Law and Nuclear Power Utilization
Nuclear Power Sector Related Developments
Nuclear Power Research and Development
Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies and Development
Regulatory Environment
B. Market Analytics

Table 57. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nuclear Power Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 58. Japanese Historic Review for Nuclear Power Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

10.4 EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Renewable Options Continue to Gain over Nuclear Power in Europe, Curtails Market Growth

Table 59. Electricity Production in Europe by Energy Source (2017): Percentage Breakdown for Bioenergy and Waste; Coal, Lignite and Peat; Hydro; Natural Gas; Nuclear; Oil; Wind, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

European Council to Incentivize EU ETS Investment into Nuclear Power Signals Optimism
B. Market Analytics

Table 60. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nuclear Power by Region/Country - France, Germany, UK, Spain, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 61. European Historic Review for Nuclear Power by Region/Country - France, Germany, UK, Spain, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 62. European 14-Year Perspective for Nuclear Power by Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Power Generation for France, Germany, UK, Spain, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2011, 2018 and 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  10.4.1 FRANCE
A. Market Analysis
Largest Nuclear Power Market in Europe Continue to Post Positive Growth

Table 63. Electricity Generation in France by Source (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Electricity Generation Capacity (GWe) and Electricity Production (TWh) for Hydro, Nuclear, Thermal, Wind, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Current Nuclear Power Status in the Country

Table 64. Operational/Closure Details of Nuclear Power Plants in France: 2017-18

Safety Measures for Nuclear Power Plants
Commissariat ŕ l’énergie atomique
France: Founding Member of Generation IV International Forum (GIF)
Regulatory Environment
B. Market Analytics

Table 65. French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nuclear Power Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 66. French Historic Review for Nuclear Power Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes correspondingGraph/Chart)

  10.4.2 GERMANY
A. Market Analysis
Focus on Promoting Eco-friendly, Affordable and Reliable Energy Supply Lead to Steady Phase-out of Nuclear Energy
German Nuclear Reactors Shutdown Timeline: 2011-2022
One of World’s Largest Energy Consumer Heavily Relies on Renewable Energy Sources

Table 67. Electricity Generation in Germany by Source (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Electricity Generation Capacity (GWe) and Electricity Production (TWh) for Hydro, Nuclear, Thermal, Wind, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Current Nuclear Power & Nuclear Reactors Status
Decommissioning and Permanent Shutdown Processes
Nuclear Power Research & Development
Regulatory Environment
Major National Laws and Regulations on Nuclear Power
B. Market Analytics

Table 68. German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nuclear Power Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 69. German Historic Review for Nuclear Power Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  10.4.3 THE UNITED KINGDOM
A. Market Analysis
UK’s Established and Strong Domestic Civil Nuclear Safety System to Continue despite Brexit

Table 70. Electricity Generation in the UK by Source (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Electricity Generation Capacity (GWe) and Electricity Production (TWh) for Hydro, Nuclear, Thermal, Wind, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Brexit and Exit from Euratom
Performance of Nuclear Power Plants
Nuclear Power Development and Management of Plant Life
Nuclear Power Research and Development
Regulatory Environment
B. Market Analytics

Table 71. The UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nuclear Power Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 72. The UK Historic Review for Nuclear Power Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  10.4.4 SPAIN
A. Market Analysis
Despite Plant Closures, Nuclear Energy Continues to Remain an Important Source in Spanish Electricity Mix

Table 73. Electricity Generation in Spain by Source (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Electricity Generation Capacity (GWe) and Electricity Production (TWh) for Hydro, Nuclear, Thermal, Wind, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

The Spanish Nuclear Power Industry: An Overview
Shutting Down and Decommissioning of NPPs
Nuclear Power Research & Development
Regulatory Environment
B. Market Analytics

Table 74. Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nuclear Power Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 75. Spanish Historic Review for Nuclear Power Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  10.4.5 RUSSIA
A. Market Analysis
Russia to Emerge as the Dominating Force in Design, Development and Export of Nuclear Power Plants
Nuclear Power: Key to Economic Prosperity in Russia

Table 76. Electricity Generation in Russia by Source (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Electricity Generation Capacity (GWe) and Electricity Production (TWh) for Hydro, Nuclear, and Thermal (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Nuclear Power Plants Management and License-Renewals
Russian-State-Concern-for-Generation-of-Electric- and-Thermal-Power-at-NPPs (Rosenergoatom)
Rosatom’s Atomenergoprom Enterprise: The Dominant Force in the Domestic Nuclear Power Market
Nuclear Power Research & Development in Russia
Advanced Nuclear Power Technologies Development in Russia
Russia Launch the World’s First Floating Nuclear Power Plant, Akademik Lomonosov
B. Market Analytics

Table 77. Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nuclear Power Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 78. Russian Historic Review for Nuclear Power Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  10.4.6 SWEDEN
A. Market Analysis
Heavy Subsidies for Wind and Biomass and Phase out of Nuclear Subsidies Hamper Market Prospects
Nuclear Power Reactors in Sweden (2018): Operational and Planned Decommissioning
Decommissioned Nuclear Reactors in Sweden: 2018
Evolution of Sweden’s Nuclear Industry
Nuclear Fuel Cycle
Nuclear Research and Development
Regulatory and Safety Landscape
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
B. Market Analytics

Table 79. Swedish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nuclear Power Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 80. Swedish Historic Review for Nuclear Power Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  10.4.7 UKRAINE
A. Market Analysis
Dominance of Nuclear Power in the Electricity Mix Drives Faster Growth in the Country
Proposed Investments in Nuclear Capacity Bodes Well for the Market
Ukraine-EU Energy Bridge Project
Development of Ukrainian Nuclear Industry
Upgrade/Extension of Nuclear Plants
Nuclear Capacity Expansions
Nuclear Power Market Participants
Nuclear Research and Development
Ukraine Enjoy Strong Ties with Russia for Nuclear Power
Regulatory Environment
B. Market Analytics

Table 81. Ukrainian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nuclear Power Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 82. Ukrainian Historic Review for Nuclear Power Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  10.4.8 REST OF EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Select Regional Markets
Belgium: Plans to Phase-Out Nuclear Power by 2025
Finland: Nuclear Power to Essay Greater Role in Meeting Growing Energy Needs
Switzerland: Licenses Stand Suspended for New Nuclear Power Plants, while Existing Plants to be Gradually Phased Out
The Country’s Electricity Market

Table 83. Electricity Generation in Switzerland by Source (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Electricity Generation Capacity (GWe) and Electricity Production (TWh) for Hydro, Nuclear, Thermal, Wind, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Evolution and Current Status of Nuclear Power in Switzerland
Swiss Nuclear Power Sector’s Future
Paul-Scherrer-Institute’s (PSI) NES (Nuclear-Energy-and-Safety) Division
Advanced Technologies Development at the PSI
Regulatory Environment
B. Market Analytics

Table 84. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nuclear Power Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 85. Rest of Europe Historic Review for Nuclear Power Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

10.5 ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Spearheaded by China, Asian Nuclear Power Markets Offer Significant Growth Opportunities
B. Market Analytics

Table 86. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nuclear Power by Country - China, India, Pakistan, South Korea, and Taiwan Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 87. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Nuclear Power by Country - China, India, Pakistan, South Korea, and Taiwan Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 88. Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Nuclear Power by Country - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Power Generation for China, India, Pakistan, South Korea, and Taiwan Markets for Years 2011, 2018 and 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  10.5.1 CHINA
A. Market Analysis
China: The World’s Largest Platform for Nuclear Technology with More than Half of Global Nuclear Investments

Table 89. Operational/Closure Details of Nuclear Power Plants in China: 2017-18

China to Enhance Share of Nuclear Power in Overall Electric Power Generation

Table 90. Electricity Generation in China by Source (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Electricity Generation Capacity (GWe) and Electricity Production (TWh) for Hydro, Nuclear, Thermal, Wind, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Future Nuclear Power Development
Advanced Nuclear Energy Technologies Development
Rising Competition in Domestic Market Affects New Nuclear Construction
Chinese Nuclear Power Market Dominated by Three Companies
Regulatory Environment
B. Market Analytics

Table 91. Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nuclear Power Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 92. Chinese Historic Review for Nuclear Power Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  10.5.2 INDIA
A. Market Analysis
Focus on Increasing Nuclear Power Generation Capacity Drives Strong Market Growth
Bright Future for Nuclear Power in India
Generation IV Reactors
Generation V+ Reactors
Fusion Reactors
Rapidly Growing Renewables: A Major Growth Dampener
Competitive Landscape
B. Market Analytics

Table 93. Indian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nuclear Power Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 94. Indian Historic Review for Nuclear Power Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  10.5.3 PAKISTAN
A. Market Analysis

Table 95. Pakistan Electricity Production by Energy Source (2017): Breakdown of Electricity Production in TWh for Gas, Hydroelectric, Nuclear, Oil, Wind, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 96. Pakistan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nuclear Power Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 97. Pakistan Historic Review for Nuclear Power Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  10.5.4 SOUTH KOREA
A. Market Analysis
Strong Government Support Sustains Market Growth

Table 98. Electricity Generation in South Korea by Source (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Electricity Generation Capacity (GWe) and Electricity Production (TWh) for Hydro, Nuclear, Thermal, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

South Korea’s Nuclear Development Strategy
Research & Development
Newer Technologies Development
Regulatory Environment
B. Market Analytics

Table 99. South Korean Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nuclear Power Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 100. South Korean Historic Review for Nuclear Power Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  10.5.5 TAIWAN
A. Market Analysis
Taiwan: A Niche Regional Market
B. Market Analytics

Table 101. Taiwanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nuclear Power Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 102. Taiwanese Historic Review for Nuclear Power Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

10.6 REST OF WORLD
Market Analysis

Table 103. Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nuclear Power by Country - Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and South Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 104. Rest of World Historic Review for Nuclear Power by Country - Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and South Africa Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Power Generation Figures in TeraWatt-hours (TWh) for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 105. Rest of World 14-Year Perspective for Nuclear Power by Country - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Power Generation for Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and South Africa Markets for Years 2011, 2018 and 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

11. COMPANY PROFILES

Total Companies Profiled: 84 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 94)
The United States (24)
Canada (3)
Japan (12)
Europe (36)
  France (2)
  Germany (7)
  The United Kingdom (4)
  Spain (2)
  Rest of Europe (21)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (16)
Latin America (2)
Africa (1)


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