Economic Aspects of Repurposing Coal-Fired Power Plants with Nuclear Power Plants
International Atomic Energy Agency
International Atomic Energy Agency
April 5, 2023
In April 2023, TerraPraxis took part in this IAEA webinar that discussed economic considerations around the potential for repurposing retired or operating coal-fired power plants with nuclear power plants to support climate change mitigation. This webinar provided an opportunity to highlight current case studies in this area, including potential economic benefits, identified challenges and possible solutions.
In April 2023, TerraPraxis took part in this IAEA webinar that discussed economic considerations around the potential for repurposing retired or operating coal-fired power plants with nuclear power plants to support climate change mitigation. This webinar provided an opportunity to highlight current case studies in this area, including potential economic benefits, identified challenges and possible solutions.
This webinar was part of IAEA's "Introducing Repurposing Strategies for Retired Fossil-Fired Power Plants with Nuclear Power Plants Webinar Series".
Agenda
Opening Remarks by Ms Aline DES CLOIZEAUX, Director of Nuclear Power Division, IAEA
The Speakers included:
- Mr Henri PAILLERE, Head of Planning and Economic Studies Section, NEPK, IAEA
- Ms Kirsty GOGAN, Founder and managing partner of TerraPraxis, UK
- Mr Lukasz BARTELA, Associate Professor, Silesian University of Technology, Poland
- Mr Yaoli ZHANG, Associate Professor, College of Energy, Xiamen University, China
Moderated by Mr Aidar TAINOV, Nuclear Power Division, IAEA
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