Report says nuclear power in Australia “not viable option”
Developing nuclear power in Australia is not a viable option, according to a report from leading think-tank the Australia Institute.
The National Energy Emissions Audit said the country’s increased development of wind and solar power would render nuclear power uneconomic.
The report follows recent announcements by Australia’s Minister for Energy, Angus Taylor, that the potential for nuclear energy would be examined by a parliamentary enquiry, but that the current ‘ban’ on nuclear would remain in place.
The Australia Institute found that for 44 hours in July, South Australia generated enough wind and solar energy to power more than 100 percent of the grid.
The Australia Institute’s director of climate and energy Richie Merzian said the data proves there is no need for nuclear power plants to provide reliable energy.
"What our audit shows is the windows where you need that peak demand are few, but that's really where the additional support needs to come and that won't be provided by a baseload support like nuclear," Merzian told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).
Monty Bannerman
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