CSIRO refutes Coalition case nuclear is cheaper than renewable energy due to operating life
by Adam Morton Climate and environment editor from on (#6SSRW)
National science agency dismisses argument nuclear's economics have not been adequately considered in new draft report
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The CSIRO has rejected Coalition arguments that nuclear power plants could be developed in Australia in less than 15 years and that their long operating life would make them cheaper than other options.
Instead, it has again found that firmed" solar and wind are the cheapest new electricity options.
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