Right now: solar more cost-effective than nuclear

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Right now: solar more cost-effective than nuclear

Right now: solar more cost-effective than nuclear

Written by CEIL Staff

Tuesday, 31 August 2010 14:06

Source: CEIL Blog

Well, it's true in North Carolina, according to Dr. John Blackburn, economist and former Duke University chancellor. Accounting for incentives for both energy types, Dr. Blackburn asserts that solar already costs equal to or less than nuclear per kWh, and will be significantly cheaper by the time any proposed nuclear plants could become operational. Read more....