Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in
Book cover

Energy for Development pp 205–217Cite as

Nuclear Energy

  • Chapter
  • First Online:

Part of the book series: Environment & Policy ((ENPO,volume 54))

Abstract

The growing global population and the expanding world economy need increasing amounts of energy at reasonable prices. In addition to fossil fuels, other energy sources will be needed, including nuclear and renewables. Today, nuclear energy provides about 13% of the electric power produced worldwide. The installed nuclear capacity of 366 GW could be multiplied by a factor of 3 or 4, reaching 1,200–1,500 GW by the middle of the century. Progress has been made in improving the safety, reliability and economic performance of generation III reactors now being built. Generation IV systems, to be deployed around the middle of the century, should ensure safe, secure and sustainable energy production for a longer time horizon.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution.

Chapter
USD   29.95
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
eBook
USD   84.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book
USD   139.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book
USD   109.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Purchases are for personal use only

Learn about institutional subscriptions

References

  • Burnard, K., & McCoy, S. (2012). Fossil fuels and carbon capture and storage. In F. L. Toth (Ed.), Energy for development: Resources, technologies, environment (pp. 187–203). Dordrecht: Springer.

    Google Scholar 

  • Carlson, J. (2009). Introduction to the concept of proliferation resistance (ICNND Research Paper No. 8, Revised). Barton: Australian Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office.

    Google Scholar 

  • Chirayath, S., Metcalf, R., Ragusa, J., & Nelson, P. (2008, March 30–April 4). Assessment of ­proliferation resistance requirements for fast-reactor fuel-cycle facilities. In 8th International Conference on Facility Operations–Safeguards Interface, Portland, OR.

    Google Scholar 

  • Collins, E. D., & Ehinger, M. H. (2010). Identification of adequate proliferation resistance for a closed fuel cycle. Transactions of the American Nuclear Society, 102, 126–127.

    Google Scholar 

  • Difiglio, C. (2012). Financing power sector investments. In F. L. Toth (Ed.), Energy for development: Resources, technologies, environment (pp. 161–170). Dordrecht: Springer.

    Google Scholar 

  • Feiveson, H., Glaser, A., Miller, M., & Scheinman, L. (2008). Can future nuclear power be made proliferation resistant? College Park: Center for International and Security Studies at Maryland.

    Google Scholar 

  • Forsythe, J. (2009). 3 R’s of nuclear power: Reading, recycling, and reprocessing: Making a better tomorrow for Little Joe. Bloomington: Author House.

    Google Scholar 

  • Gupta, S. (2012). Financing renewable energy. In F. L. Toth (Ed.), Energy for development: Resources, technologies, environment (pp. 171–186). Dordrecht: Springer.

    Google Scholar 

  • IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency). (1988). Basic safety principles for nuclear power plants (INSAG Safety Series No. 75-INSAG-3). Vienna: IAEA.

    Google Scholar 

  • IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency). (1999). The safe management of sources of ­radiation: Principles and strategies (INSAG Safety Series No. 11). Vienna: IAEA.

    Google Scholar 

  • IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency). (2002). Proliferation resistance fundamentals for future nuclear energy systems. Vienna: IAEA.

    Google Scholar 

  • IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency). (2007a). Considerations to launch a nuclear power programme. Vienna: IAEA.

    Google Scholar 

  • IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency). (2007b). Milestones in the development of a national infrastructure for nuclear power. Vienna: IAEA.

    Google Scholar 

  • IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency). (2010). Energy, electricity and nuclear power ­estimates for the period up to 2050. Vienna: IAEA.

    Google Scholar 

  • IEA (International Energy Agency). (2010). World energy outlook 2010. Paris: IEA.

    Book  Google Scholar 

  • IEA (International Energy Agency). (2011). Are we entering a golden age of gas? Special report. Paris: IEA.

    Google Scholar 

  • IEA, & NEA (International Energy Agency, & Nuclear Energy Agency). (2010). Projected costs of generating electricity. Paris: IEA/NEA.

    Google Scholar 

  • Kahouli, S. (2011). Re-examining uranium supply and demand: New insights. Energy Policy, 39(1), 358–376.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Kan, C.-C. F. (2012). Energy efficiency for development. In F. L. Toth (Ed.), Energy for development: Resources, technologies, environment (pp. 113–120). Dordrecht: Springer.

    Google Scholar 

  • Kim, H. J., Jun, E., Chang, S. H., & Kim, W. H. (2009). An assessment of the effectiveness of fuel cycle technologies for the national energy security enhancement in the electricity sector. Annals of Nuclear Energy, 26(5), 604–611.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Luna, N., & Gomelsky, R. (2012). Development, infrastructure and energy: Exploring the linkages in Latin America. In F. L. Toth (Ed.), Energy for development: Resources, technologies, ­environment (pp. 95–112). Dordrecht: Springer.

    Google Scholar 

  • Mian, Z., Nayyar, A. H., & Rajaraman, R. (2009). Exploring uranium resource constraints on ­fissile material production in Pakistan. Science and Global Security, 17, 77–108.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • NEA, & IAEA (Nuclear Energy Agency, & International Atomic Energy Agency). (2010). Uranium 2009: Resources, production and demand. Paris/Vienna: NEA/IAEA.

    Google Scholar 

  • Net, T. (Ed.). (2010). Energy: Nuclear. Alexandria: Capitol Net Inc.

    Google Scholar 

  • Pachauri, S. (2012). Demography, urbanisation and energy demand. In F. L. Toth (Ed.), Energy for development: Resources, technologies, environment (pp. 81–94). Dordrecht: Springer.

    Google Scholar 

  • Rogner, H.-H. (2012). Energy resources. In F. L. Toth (Ed.), Energy for development: Resources, technologies, environment (pp. 149–160). Dordrecht: Springer.

    Google Scholar 

  • Schelling, T. C. (2012). Rethinking energy aid mechanisms: Three premises. In F. L. Toth (Ed.), Energy for development: Resources, technologies, environment (pp. 27–34). Dordrecht: Springer.

    Google Scholar 

  • Toth, F. L. (2008). Prospects for nuclear energy in the 21st century: A world tour. International Journal of Global Energy Issues, 30, 3–27.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • von Hippel, F. (Ed.). (2010). The uncertain future of nuclear energy (Research Report 9). Princeton: International Panel on Fissile Materials. www.fissilematerials.org/ipfm/site_down/rr09.pdf

  • Žagar, T., Buršič, A., Špiler, J., Kim, D., Chiguer, M., et al. (2011). Recycling as an option of used nuclear fuel management strategy. Nuclear Engineering and Design, 241(4), 1238–1242. doi: 10.1016/j.nucengdes.2010.04.007 www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0029549310002608 - aff1.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Zrodnikov, A. V. (2010). Fast reactors in the energy security for the stable development of Russia. Atomic Energy, 108(4), 230–233.

    Article  Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Atomic Energy Commission (CEA), Batiment 121, 91191, Gif-sur-Yvette Cedex, France

    Jacques Bouchard

Authors
  1. Jacques Bouchard
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Jacques Bouchard .

Editor information

Editors and Affiliations

  1. (IAEA), Department of Nuclear Energy, International Atomic Energy Agency, Wagramerstrasse 5, Vienna, 1400, Wien, Austria

    Ferenc L. Toth

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

Copyright information

© 2012 International Atomic Energy Agency 2012

About this chapter

Cite this chapter

Bouchard, J. (2012). Nuclear Energy. In: Toth, F. (eds) Energy for Development. Environment & Policy, vol 54. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-4162-1_16

Download citation

Publish with us

Policies and ethics

Search

Navigation