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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Adam Morton Climate and environment editor

CSIRO refutes Coalition case nuclear is cheaper than renewable energy due to operating life

An aerial view of Tarong power station
The Coalition has proposed to build seven taxpayer-funded nuclear power plants, including at the site of the Tarong power station (pictured) near Yarraman, Queensland. Photograph: Krystle Wright/The Guardian

The CSIRO has rejected Coalition arguments that nuclear power plants could be developed in Australia in less than 15 years and that their long operating life would make them cheaper than other options.

Instead, it has again found that “firmed” solar and wind are the cheapest new electricity options.

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