Study: Europe Needs 25% Nuclear In 2050, But New-Build Costs Must Be Reduced

22 Nov (NucNet): If Europe is serious about decarbonising its economy by 2050 then one quarter of the electricity produced in the EU will need to come from nuclear, although the cost of new nuclear will need to fall significantly if it is to be viable, a study commissioned by Brussels-based industry group Foratom concludes.
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