extract from IEA's World Energy Outlook (RELEASED ON 12 NOVEMBER...

extract from IEA's World Energy Outlook (RELEASED ON 12 NOVEMBER 2014)

In an in-depth focus on nuclear power, WEO-2014 sees installed capacity grow by 60% to 2040 in the central scenario, with the increase concentrated heavily in just four countries (China, India, Korea and Russia). Despite this, the share of nuclear power in the global power mix remains well below its historic peak. Nuclear power plays an important strategic role in enhancing energy security for some countries. It also avoids almost four years’ worth of global energy-related carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2040. However, nuclear power faces major challenges in competitive markets where there are significant market and regulatory risks, and public acceptance remains a critical issue worldwide. Many countries must also make important decisions regarding the almost 200 nuclear reactors due to be retired by 2040, and how to manage the growing volumes of spent nuclear fuel in the absence of permanent disposal facilities.

http://www.iea.org/newsroomandevent...ea-warns-in-its-new-world-energy-outlook.html

http://www.iea.org/media/news/2014/press/141112_WEO_FactSheet_Nuclear.pdf