Nuclear Power at Least 15 Years Away: CSIRO

Published on May 22, 2024

Nuclear generation on the scale being promoted by proponents—including the federal opposition—is unprecedented, but there are “no known technical barriers” to it going ahead, Australia’s national science agency says. The GenCost report is prepared each year by CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) in collaboration with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and covers the cost of building future electricity generation, storage, and hydrogen production. In the latest report, released May 22, it examined large-scale nuclear generation for the first time because of increased stakeholder interest in the technology. The latest consultation attracted more than 40 written submissions and more than 200 industry webinar participants....

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