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> Calculations I've seen also places the cost of nuclear far above our hydro. It's by far the most expensive power source in common use, and becoming less comp

by zik 3y ago

> Calculations I've seen also places the cost of nuclear far above our hydro. It's by far the most expensive power source in common use, and becoming less competitive with other sources every day [1]. This is quite a surprising choice for them to make in 2023. [1] https://311mieruka.jp/info/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/20data_12_english-1536x1038.jpg https://311mieruka.jp/info/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/20data...

matsemann 3y ago
Here's the numbers where I live: https://www.nve.no/energi/analyser-og-statistikk/kostnader-for-kraftproduksjon/ https://www.nve.no/energi/analyser-og-statistikk/kostnader-f... Hydro: 40 øre/kWh Windmills on land: 40 øre/kWh Solar on ground: 63 øre/kWh Windmills in ocean: 69 øre/kWh Solar on big roofs: 76 øre/kWh Nuclear: 78 øre/kWh Coal: 126 øre/kWh (100 øre = 1 NOK)
- ajmurmann 3y ago
  Do these costs include storage for wanting electricity from solar at night or wind when there is none?
  - pastage 3y ago
    It is Levelized cost of electricity which is a standard way of measuring cost for energy investment.
    - laverya 3y ago
      Levelized cost of electricity is the most favorable metric for intermittent / non-dispatchable generation sources, though!
- natmaka 3y ago
  Do those nuclear costs include all real decommission costs (check the difference between budgeted and real costs thanks to the UK running case), real complete and sure waste disposal costs, provisions/insurance for accidents... ?