Yes, it is true that while nuclear power stations have a high initial capital cost, once ready they are much cheaper to run than wind turbines, which receive big subsidies from the taxpayer.
Also wind farms do nothing on cold, frosty, still nights and warm, sunny days with not a breath of wind.
Hurry up with the new build, I don't want to live through power cuts and blackouts, or shiver in the dark, eating a cold turkey sandwich!
Feb 25, 2008 Rating
Nuclear is cheapest energy by: Anonymous
I just wish these figures could be made available to the wider public, because this just shows how nuclear is more competitive than wind.
Also remember those days when have no wind, and those turbines stand still. Where is the power coming from then?
And nuclear is cheaper even than coal and it doesn't produce all that carbon dioxide and other pollution.
So what are they waiting for? Let's get started with a new power station, have cleaner electricity and make more jobs.
