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How to Make Nuclear Power Cheaper
My conclusion is that the cost of capital of nuclear can be reduced to the level used in the Government’s 2020 cost of energy report for offshore wind. Further improvements could be made by using the RAB model. Recent increases in interest rates will hit all forms of energy production and maybe nuclear power more […]
Net Zero Plans Falling Apart on Contact With Reality
Net Zero plans are falling apart on contact with reality. https://davidturver.substack.com/p/uk-net-zero-plans-falling-apart
Lies, Damned Lies and Wind Power Lobbyists
It Is Difficult to Get a Man to Understand Something When His Salary Depends Upon His Not Understanding It. Upton Sinclair https://davidturver.substack.com/p/lies-damned-lies-wind-power-lobbyists
Nuclear Power Everywhere All at Once
That leaves nuclear power. Zero-emissions, extremely high EROEI, low mineral use and extremely low deaths per TWh generated. Nuclear power plants deliver reliable power for many decades. Moreover, five-eyes allies Australia and Canada have large Uranium resources, so access to fuel should be assured, enhancing energy security. Nuclear power should be the backbone of our […]