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Nuclear energy is more expensive than renewables, CSIRO report finds (www.abc.net.au)

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Nuclear energy is more expensive than renewables, CSIRO report finds::Renewable energy provides the cheapest source of new energy for Australia, a new draft report from the CSIRO and energy market operator has found.

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[–] SkybreakerEngineer@lemmy.world 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)

More like fission requires massive shielding, tight control of procedures, waste storage sites that don't exist, and in-depth inspections in order to remain safe.

[–] CybranM@feddit.nu 8 points 1 year ago

Yeah, I don't disagree but it's a proven technology that can provide a baseline load for the grid. Something we can't yet do reliably with renewables