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SNF(乏核燃料)干式储存桶市场:现况分析与预测(2023-2030)Spent Nuclear Fuel (SNF) Dry Storage Cask Market: Current Analysis and Forecast (2023-2030) |
由于大型和小型核电厂能够生产清洁能源,因此扩大采用干式储存桶,因此干式储存桶的采用正在迅速增加。随着各国对这些核电厂的大力投资,对大量 SNF 的担忧日益加剧。这些 SNF 含有放射性物质,需要三到五年才能衰变或冷却。然后将它们储存在干或湿储存桶中。这促使干桶的采用显着增加,它具有多种优点,包括易于运输、免受自然灾害、延长储存期和减少储存空间要求。此外,核废料法规的加强和储存技术的进步进一步增加了世界各地干式储存桶的采用。
对清洁能源的需求和政府日益增长的兴趣正在增加核电厂的采用。这些发电厂提供清洁能源并生产 SNF。先前,SNF储存在湿桶中,储存麻烦,容易受到自然灾害的影响,且放射性废弃物洩漏的风险很高。干桶克服了这些湿储存的缺点,并且由于其成本效益的性质而被采用。
根据联合国国际原子能总署(IAEA)统计,截至2022年12月,33个国家有422座核反应器正在运行,发电量约占世界电力的10.5%。此外,中国、印度、韩国、俄罗斯和土耳其等18个国家正在兴建58座反应器。
据美国核管会称,到2023年,美国18个地点的22座商用核反应器将处于退役过程的不同阶段。
SNF依产品分为混凝土SNF干式储桶及金属SNF干式储桶。金属 SNF 预计将获得主要市场占有率,因为它们以其强度和耐腐蚀性而闻名。此外,这些木桶结构紧凑、重量轻,有利于运输和装卸。混凝土桶预计也将占据很大的市场占有率,因为它们具有屏蔽特性,可提供有效的辐射防护。此外,这些木桶坚固耐用,可以承受各种环境条件。
根据应用,市场可大致分为两种应用:大型核电厂和小型核电厂。大型核电厂预计将占据主要市场占有率,因为其高功率输出和较长的运作寿命会产生大量的SNF。
另一方面,小型核电厂由于其较低的发电量和较少的 SNF 发电量预计将获得显着的市场占有率。然而,小型核电厂的普及率不断提高以及商业核电厂的采用率不断提高,将进一步增加干式储存铸铁在该领域的采用。
为了更深入瞭解干储桶产业市场介绍,市场分为北美(美国、加拿大、北美其他地区)、欧洲(德国、英国、法国、西班牙、乌克兰、俄罗斯、欧洲其他地区) ,亚太地区。分布(中国、日本、印度、韩国、亚太地区其他地区)及世界其他国家进行分析。预计欧洲在预测期内将出现显着的成长。由于政府对再生资源和清洁能源的承诺不断增加以及干桶的采用不断增加,预计亚太地区太阳能瓦市场将呈现显着成长。此外,中国、日本、印度和韩国等国家正在积极投资和製造新的核电厂,促使干式储存桶的采用激增。此外,小型核电厂技术的进步进一步增加了这些发电厂在商业领域的采用,并增加了干式储存桶的采用。例如,根据世界核能协会的数据,印度22座核电厂中有20座的发电容量低于630兆瓦。
The adoption of dry storage casks is rapidly increasing owing to an increase in the adoption of small and large nuclear plants for their capability of producing clean energy. As countries invest heavily in these nuclear plants, there are increasing concerns about large quantities of Spent Nuclear Fuels. These spent fuels are radioactive and need three to five years to decay or cool down; after that, these are stored in dry or wet storage casks. This has increased the vast adoption of dry casks as they offer various advantages, including easy transportation, protection from natural calamities, longer storage durations, and less storage space required.
Moreover, increasing nuclear waste regulations and advancements in storage technologies are further increasing the adoption of dry storage casks across the globe. These dry casks come in two types: concrete casks and metal casks.
The rising need and government focus on more clean energy is increasing the adoption of more nuclear power plants. These power plants offer clean energy and produce spent nuclear fuel. Earlier, these fuels were stored in wet casks, which required more storage and were more prone to natural calamities, making it riskier for leakage of radioactive waste. Dry casks overcome these disadvantages of wet storage, leading to more adoption of these cost-effective dry casks.
According to the United Nations' International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), as of December 2022, there are currently 422 nuclear reactors operating in 33 countries producing around 10.5 % of the world's electricity. Furthermore, there are 58 units in construction in 18 countries, including China, India, South Korea, Russia, and Turkey.
According to the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, in 2023, 22 commercial nuclear power reactors at 18 sites in the US are in various stages of the decommissioning process.
Based on product, the spent nuclear fuel is segmented into concrete SNF dry storage casks and metal SNF dry storage casks. Metal SNF is forecast to capture the major market share owing to its well-known strength and corrosion resistance. Moreover, these casks offer compact and lightweight alternatives, adding an advantage in transportation and handling. Concrete casks are also forecasted to hold a significant market share, owing to their shielding properties, thus offering effective radiation protection. Moreover, these casks offer durability and can withstand various environmental conditions.
Based on application, based on the application, the market is divided into two major applications: Large nuclear plants and Small nuclear plants. The large nuclear plant segment is anticipated to capture the major market share owing to their higher power output and longer operational lifetime, thus generating a large quantity of spent nuclear fuels.
On the other hand, Small nuclear plants are forecast to capture the notable market share owing to their lower power output and reduced generation of spent nuclear plants. However, the increasing prevalence of small nuclear plants and increased adoption of commercial nuclear plants will further increase the adoption of dry storage casts in this segment.
For a better understanding of the market adoption of the dry storage cask industry, the market is analyzed based on its worldwide presence in countries such as North America (U.S., Canada, and the Rest of North America), Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Spain, Ukraine, Russia, Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Rest of World. Europe is expected to experience a significant growth rate in the projected period. The Asia Pacific Solar Shingles market is estimated to witness notable growth owing to rising government initiatives towards renewable sources and clean energy, thus increasing the adoption of dry casks. Furthermore, countries like China, Japan, India, and South Korea have been actively investing and manufacturing new nuclear power plants, leading to a surge in the adoption of dry storage casks. Moreover, the advancements in the small nuclear plant technology are further increasing the adoption of these plants in commercial sector thus increasing the adoption of dry storage casks. For instance, according to the World Nuclear Association, out of 22 nuclear power plants in India, there are 20 nuclear plants below the electric capacity of 630 MWe.
Some of the major players operating in the market include Orange SA, GNS Gesellschaft fur Nuklear-Service mbH, Hitachi Zosen Corporation, SKODA JS a.s., Holtec International, NAC International, OCL Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, EnergySolutions, and British Nuclear Fuels Plc.