Long range power cables only cost billions if they're >1000km long. But this is besides the point. Energy companies spent money on long range power cables beca

Long range power cables only cost billions if they're >1000km long. But this is besides the point. Energy companies spent money on long range power cables because they calculate they can make a profit on the transmitted energy. Nuclear power stations spend taxpayer billions because they can't possibly compete commercially. That's the key difference.