On 12/03/16 14:04, Chris Hogg wrote:
On Sat, 12 Mar 2016 12:39:10 +0000, bert wrote:

In article ,
harry writes
I see the gov. are bent on building Hinkley even though it's not
economically viable.
Another HS2 then.

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/calls-grow-...ey-point-edf-n
uclear-deal-save-taxpayer-17bn-1548116

http://www.theguardian.com/business/...int-c-subsidy-
national-audit-office-nuclear-plant

The latest off shore windfarm deal has received an even greater
guaranteed price, but no mention of that.

And the tidal power scheme proposed for Swansea Bay or the Severn
Barrage (can't remember which) that was going to require an even
higher price for its electricity than Hinkley C

Not to mention the knock on grid extension and storage/backup costs.


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