The European pressurized-water reactor between narratives and policies: exploring the French nuclear reactor design with a feasibility framework to assess wider implications for France and the EU
(2023) In Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science MESM02 20232LUCSUS (Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies)
- Abstract
- With fossil fuel-dependencies affecting energy generation, and renewables being contextually limited by intermittency and dispatchability issues, this work explores European Pressurized-water Reactors (EPRs) as a nuclear-based climate mitigation measure in France and in the EU. Through its conceptual framework, this paper evaluates the technical potential of EPRs through the gate-keeping effect of initiative feasibility and narrative analysis. Policy findings, obtained through a mixed review of literature and supplementary publications, and narrative findings, acquired through content analysis of international news media in English, constitute the qualitative data subjected to examination. Despite unanimous negative narratives surrounding... (More)
- With fossil fuel-dependencies affecting energy generation, and renewables being contextually limited by intermittency and dispatchability issues, this work explores European Pressurized-water Reactors (EPRs) as a nuclear-based climate mitigation measure in France and in the EU. Through its conceptual framework, this paper evaluates the technical potential of EPRs through the gate-keeping effect of initiative feasibility and narrative analysis. Policy findings, obtained through a mixed review of literature and supplementary publications, and narrative findings, acquired through content analysis of international news media in English, constitute the qualitative data subjected to examination. Despite unanimous negative narratives surrounding EPRs, especially regarding economic factors, a predominantly favorable French policy environment suggests that EPRs and nuclear can still constitute a viable option in France, while not exempt from risks. The same cannot be said for the rest of the Union where inadequate policies may disfavor such developments. Finally, policy recommendations and broader implications are also discussed. (Less)
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- author
- Della Coletta, Simone LU
- supervisor
- organization
- course
- MESM02 20232
- year
- 2023
- type
- H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
- subject
- keywords
- EPR, nuclear, feasibility, narrative, policy, sustainability science
- publication/series
- Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science
- report number
- 2023:046
- language
- English
- id
- 9140349
- date added to LUP
- 2023-10-25 08:12:15
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- 2023-10-25 08:12:15
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