Nuclear energy questioned again as new CSIRO report finds it will push up power prices

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Experts have once again cast serious doubt on the viability of nuclear energy in Australia, with a new CSIRO report finding it would likely be more than twice as expensive than using renewables.
The latest version of the GenCost report, published this morning, concluded a mix of solar and wind power with firming is the cheapest form of energy production, and will remain so well into the future.
It found nuclear presents "no unique cost advantage over other technologies".

Period9 Dec 2024

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  • TitleNuclear energy questioned again as new CSIRO report finds it will push up power prices
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outlet9 News
    Media typeNews
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date9/12/24
    DescriptionExperts have once again cast serious doubt on the viability of nuclear energy in Australia, with a new CSIRO report finding it would likely be more than twice as expensive than using renewables.
    The latest version of the GenCost report, published this morning, concluded a mix of solar and wind power with firming is the cheapest form of energy production, and will remain so well into the future.
    It found nuclear presents "no unique cost advantage over other technologies".
    Producer/AuthorDaniel Jeffrey
    URLhttps://www.9news.com.au/national/csiro-gen-cost-report-nuclear-twice-expensive-renewables/53b37f54-ad6e-4542-9ab0-35fdf48dec96
    PersonsTom Longden