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Economic and Social Considerations for the Future of Nuclear Energy in Society

2nd ECOSENS Scientific Event: A novel approach to assess and establish the socio-economic role of nuclear energy at country level -1st of October 2024, Bucharest, Romania

Sep 18, 2024 | news

One of the objectives of the ECOSENS project is to introduce a groundbreaking comprehensive socio-economic model for assessing nuclear energy, utilizing the System of Provision (SoP) approach. This new model aims to address the significant shortcomings of existing purely economic models by offering a wide suite of indicators useful for a relevant plethora of stakeholders, including investors (e.g., equity holders), consumers, governments, and suppliers. The scientific event aims at presenting the current state of the work performed in the frame of Work Package 3 and to exchange on different options and frameworks. The event will feature opportunities for discussion and active engagement, ensuring that all participants can contribute to and benefit from the discourse.

For participation use the link:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88426272378?pwd=xZ9FpCFE2zqBVqb0sazXMjubVVF7pD.1

 
9:00 – 9:15 Welcome and Introduction to the ECOSENS project Daniela Diaconu and Nadja Zeleznik
9:15 – 9:35 Introduction to Work Package 3 Aims and objectives Tasks and deliverables Giorgio Locatelli POLIMI
9:35-9:55 A systematic literature review on the System of Provisions (SoP) approach Research methodFindings and Discussions Giacomo Dei POLIMI
9:55-10:15 Application of the SoP approach to the French nuclear system Major nuclear programsAdoption of the SoP approachA novel framework for assessing the value of nuclear programmes Giacomo Dei POLIMI
10:15-10:45 Coffee break  
10:45 – 11:15 A novel model based on the SoP approach Presentation of the cases Structure of the model Giorgio Locatelli POLIMI
11:15-12:45 Group work and discussion All
12:45-13:45 Lunch  
13:45-14:05 A systematic literature review on the Social Discount Rate (SDR) Introduction to the SDRMain methods to calculate the SDRAdvantages and Disadvantages Giacomo Dei POLIMI
14:05-14:25 Social acceptance of NPP near old plants Unwanted infrastructureNuclear in ItalyMain results Benito Mignacca UNICAS Giorgio Locatelli POLIMI
14:25 – 15:30 Group work and discussion All
15:30 – 16:00 Coffee break  
16:00-16:20 Circular Economy (CE) and megaprojects Introduction to CE CE strategiesLife extension as a CE project Benito Mignacca UNICAS
16:20 – 16:50 Group discussion All
16:50 – 17:00 Closing  

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