Nuclear power doesn't stack up without a carbon price, industry group says

Nuclear could provide cheap energy but would only be competitive with gas and coal if carbon pollution is priced, nuclear association says

Australia would need to adopt a carbon price for nuclear power to be economically viable, a peak lobby group for the sector says, as it welcomes a push by the Nationals for a fresh Senate inquiry into the idea.

The Australian Nuclear Association, which advocates for nuclear science and technology, said nuclear power could provide cheap, reliable, carbon-free energy in Australia, but it would only be cost competitive with gas and coal generation if pollution was priced.