In a significant policy shift, Australia's main opposition party has unveiled plans to construct the country's first nuclear power plants by as early as 2035. The move comes as a response to the government's reliance on renewable energy sources such as solar, wind turbines, and green hydrogen to decarbonize the economy, which the opposition argues will not be effective.
The proposal, put forth by the opposition leader, outlines the construction of seven government-owned reactors on the sites of aging coal-fired electricity plants across five states. The first two plants are slated for completion between 2035 and 2037, with the final plant expected to be operational in the 2040s. While the estimated costs are yet to be disclosed, the opposition leader emphasized the need for a sustainable energy pathway for the country.
