The French nuclear industry is "far from ready and must still overcome many challenges" to construct six EPR2 reactors in France, according to the country's state audit office, the Cour des Comptes (Court of Auditors).
The draft of the annual GenCost report which has been opened for public comment says nuclear technology has no unique cost advantage over other energy technologies despite the long operational life of nuclear plants.
The World Economic Forum has released a framework to help align stakeholders on key actions and strategies to accelerate deployment of small modular reactors and other advanced nuclear technologies.
Ongoing concerns over project management, the pace of delivery and staffing at the Sellafield nuclear site in Cumbria mean it is not yet achieving value for money, according to a new report from the UK's National Audit Office.
GEN energija says that an independent review of its costings for the proposed JEK2 new nuclear project in Slovenia has produced a similar estimated construction figure, but stressed that risk analysis needs to be given a clear focus in future decision-making.