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And, EVEN INCLUDING that, nuclear is about 3x more expensive than solar and wind. I'm very suspicious of these claims. First, there's stuff like this: https:/
by orangecat 6y ago
And, EVEN INCLUDING that, nuclear is about 3x more expensive than solar and wind.
I'm very suspicious of these claims. First, there's stuff like this: https://energycentral.com/c/ec/germany-solar-and-wind-triple-cost-france’s-nuclear-and-will-last-half-long https://energycentral.com/c/ec/germany-solar-and-wind-triple.... Second, the position of most nuclear opponents is not "solar and wind can provide clean energy for everyone at a fraction of the cost", but rather "everyone needs to radically cut back on energy use and alter their lifestyles". I get the same sense as I do from religious conservatives who oppose STD vaccines because they allow people to continue their sinful ways.
- corty 6y agoNuclear costs about the same as wind power and is cheaper than solar, all inclusive. Page 71 of https://www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/2018/02/ipcc_wg3_ar5_full.pdf https://www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/2018/02/ipcc_wg3_ar5... (pdf is huge).