核能利用技術動向與先進性

在全球範圍內，低碳能源對於應對氣候變化和確保遵守巴黎氣候峰會的宣言（尤其是碳排放淨零目標）變得越來越重要。 核能可以發揮重要作用，因為它具有高能量密度、與可再生能源相比佔地面積小以及與化石燃料發電廠相比具有成本競爭力。 然而，長期以來人們一直擔心核電站的安全問題。 因此，該行業繼續對工廠設計進行更改以提高反應堆安全性。

本報告探討了核電使用方面的技術趨勢和進步，提供了市場概覽、戰略要務和增長機會。

內容

戰略要務

• 為什麼增長越來越難？
• 戰略要務
• 三大戰略要務對核工業的影響
• 增長機會加速增長管道引擎

增長機會分析

• 分析範圍
• 細分
• 增長動力
• 抑制增長的因素

技術快照

核景觀：關鍵創新

專利態勢

• 美國領導核裂變研究和開發活動

成長機會

• 增長機會 1：對低排放氫氣需求的增長推動了第 4 代反應堆的發展
• 增長機會 2：工業脫碳和電氣化的需求支持小型模塊化反應堆的部署
• 增長機會 3：核電確保當前地緣政治氣候下的能源安全和能源獨立

附錄

下一步

Next-generation Nuclear Technologies Promote Carbon Neutrality and Hydrogen Economy Growth Opportunities

Globally, low-carbon energy resources are increasingly critical to combat climate change and ensure adherence to the Paris Climate Summit declarations, especially net zero carbon emissions targets. Nuclear energy can play a critical role due to its high energy density, low land footprint compared to renewable energy sources, and cost competitiveness with fossil-fueled power plants. However, there have long been concerns surrounding the safety of nuclear power plants. This has prompted industry players to make continuous changes in plant design to enhance the safety profile of reactors. There are also significant R&D efforts in plant miniaturization, notably the development of small modular reactors, to make nuclear energy a key tool in decarbonizing the energy and industrial sector. The nuclear industry is also gearing up for its next growth phase by developing Generation IV reactors, which involve changes in the working fluid, coolants, operating temperatures, and power output, among others.

With the recent downturn in geopolitical stability in Europe, high natural gas prices, and efforts to ensure energy security, nuclear power is set to record strong growth in upcoming years. The study describes the major technology trends, growth drivers, and restraints in next-generation nuclear energy technologies. It also offers a detailed growth opportunity analysis and explores the key stakeholders developing advanced nuclear plant designs, including Generation III - III+ and Generation IV reactors. The study analyzes the global patent landscape for nuclear fission technologies and highlights the main patent owners/applicants and major research areas.

Table of Contents

Strategic Imperatives

• Why Is It Increasingly Difficult to Grow?The Strategic Imperative 8™: Factors Creating Pressure on Growth
• The Strategic Imperative 8™
• The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Nuclear Power Industry
• Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
• Research Methodology

Growth Opportunity Analysis

• Scope of Analysis
• Segmentation
• Growth Drivers
• Growth Restraints

Technology Snapshot

• Nuclear Fission-Technology Introduction and Attributes
• Advanced Nuclear Power Reactors
• Nuclear Fission Process
• The Most Advanced Nuclear Reactor Designs are Based on PWR and BWR
• Advanced Nuclear Reactors Represent the Next Stage in the Deployment of Fission Reactors
• SMRs Can be a Game Changer in Widening Nuclear Power Application Scope
• Generation IV Reactors Will Gain Traction Beyond 2030
• Cost Breakdown of Nuclear Power Plants
• Generating Nuclear Power is Cheaper Than Coal and Combined cycle Plants
• Kazakhstan is the Largest Mined Uranium Producer, While France and China Have the Highest Enrichment Capacity
• Nuclear Waste Management is a Crucial Part of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle

Nuclear Energy Landscape: Key Innovations

• Superior Safety and Cost Savings with Next-generation ABWR
• Advanced PWR Offering Superior Thermal Efficiency and Cooling System
• Stable Salt Fast Reactor with the Capacity to Burn Waste Nuclear fuel
• Cost-competitive and Safe SMR
• Next-Generation SMR for Decentralized Applications
• PWR-based SMR Offering Low Cost and Easy Deployment
• Generation-IV Offering High Safety and Efficiency

Patent Landscape

• United States Leads in Nuclear Fission R&D Activity

Growth Opportunity Universe

• Growth Opportunity 1: Growing Demand for Low Emission Hydrogen Will Support Generation IV Reactor Development
• Growth Opportunity 1: Growing Demand for Low-emission Hydrogen Will Support Generation IV Reactor Development (continued)
• Growth Opportunity 2: Need for Industrial Decarbonization and Electrification Will Support Deployment of Small Modular Reactors
• Growth Opportunity 2: Need for Industrial Decarbonization and Electrification Will Support the Deployment of SMRs (continued)
• Growth Opportunity 3: Nuclear Energy Can Ensure Energy Security and Energy Independence in the Current Geopolitical Atmosphere
• Growth Opportunity 3: Nuclear Energy Can Ensure Energy Security and Energy Independence in the Current Geopolitical Atmosphere (continued)

Appendix

• Technology Readiness Levels (TRL): Explanation

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