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But does this mean nuclear is uneconomical? Nuclear energy costs about $170/MWh, coal about $100 and solar/wind about $50/MWh. For comparison, the average pri
by credit_guy 4y ago
But does this mean nuclear is uneconomical?
Nuclear energy costs about $170/MWh, coal about $100 and solar/wind about $50/MWh.
For comparison, the average price of electricity in the US in 2021 was $140/MWh.
It's almost guaranteed that in 2022 it will be much higher, because the jump in price of both natural gas and coal.
[1] https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=51438 https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=51438