Deloitte's nuclear discussion series

UK energy markets, notably power and gas, have evolved dramatically over the last two decades. State ownership and regulation have given way to privatisation, deregulation, and the use of market mechanisms to achieve shifting policy objectives. Meanwhile, huge changes have taken place in industry structure, some envisioned in the policy agenda and some not. Alongside these changes, the debate surrounding nuclear energy has gained momentum whilst still requiring answers to the traditional issues around economics and financing. Understanding this market should shed light upon whether new paradigms are required to advance the nuclear power debate and confirm whether market design is currently at odds with revitalising the nuclear industry.

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