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Key Elements of a sustainable nuclear business case
Author:	Naidoo, Dinesh
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The argument for nuclear power generation grows stronger internationally. Its increasing acceptance is attributable to scarcity of fossil fuel resources and environmental concerns. However, the potential implementation of nuclear power plants to solve our energy need has become an economic issue. The relatively high capital costs, the need to internalise all waste disposal and decommissioning costs are perceived barriers to the expansion of the nuclear industry. South Africa has embarked on an ambitious plan to provide 20GW of electricity through the use of nuclear power by 2025. The success of the governments drive to stabilise electricity supply will depend on the socio-economic conditions prevalent in the country over the stipulated period, but more specifically on the execution of a sustainable nuclear business model beyond the initial nuclear plant construction phases. This paper examines the key elements of a nuclear business case within the South African context.

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