Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan could cost as much as $600bn and supply just 3.7% of Australia’s energy by 2050, analysis suggests
by Jordyn Beazley from on (#6NQ2Z)
Coalition proposal would cost a minimum $116bn - the same as Labor's plan for almost 100% renewables grid by 2050, industry organisation says
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The Coalition's pledge to build seven nuclear reactors as part of its controversial energy plan could cost taxpayers as much as $600bn while supplying just 3.7% of Australia's energy mix by 2050, according to the Smart Energy Council.
The analysis found the plan would cost a minimum of $116bn - the same cost as delivering the Albanese government's plan for 82% renewables by 2030, and an almost 100% renewable energy mix by 2050.
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