Public opinion in many European countries is becoming more favourable towards nuclear power. But while announcements for new nuclear build now outpace announcements for planned closures, a major expansion in European nuclear capacity awaits the implementation of supportive government frameworks.

Scope

An analysis of public opinion on nuclear power across Europe. A review of how nuclear generation capacity and output have evolved across European markets since 1990. A projection of how the European nuclear generation landscape will evolve, covering planned closures, life extensions and new build. A review of the role of government in Europe's leading nuclear operators and technology providers.

Highlights

Only 5 European countries are currently constructing nuclear capacity: Romania, Ukraine, Russia, Finland and Bulgaria. Of these, four countries have government-controlled project sponsors. If Europe is to maintain its proportion of world nuclear capacity, at least 61 plants will have to be built by 2031. Announcements of new nuclear build have now overtaken announcements of planned closures for the first time since the 1990-2004 period.

Reasons to Purchase

Understand what countries are currently building new nuclear capacity, and what countries are planning to build new capacity in the near future. Assess public opinion on nuclear new build across European markets. Understand how nuclear generation output and capacity have changed since 1990 in 15 European markets.