Komparativní analýza jaderné energetiky: případová studie Francie a Číny

This bachelor’s thesis examines the economic and institutional determinants of nuclear energy costs, using the cases of France and China. The aim of the thesis is to identify the key factors influencing the cost structure of nuclear projects and to analyze how these factors affect the resulting price of electricity. The thesis is designed as a comparative case study that combines a quantitative analysis of economic indicators (particularly CAPEX, WACC, construction time, and LCOE) with a qualitative assessment of the institutional and regulatory environment. The results show that the economic efficiency of nuclear projects is primarily determined by the cost of capital, construction time, and the extent of state involvement. While the French model is characterized by higher regulatory complexity and higher capital costs, the Chinese model benefits from strong state coordination, standardization, and lower investment risk. These differences lead to significant variations in the overall cost of electricity generation. The thesis contributes to a better understanding of the factors determining the economic feasibility of nuclear projects and provides implications for the future development of nuclear energy in the European context.