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Solar modules now selling for less than €0.06/W in Europe (www.pv-magazine.com)
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[–] suigenerix@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

... there are somethings that are often left out of the pricing

Another example that gets skimmed over or ignored is the massive cost of decommissioning a nuclear power plant. It typically ranges from $280 million to $2 billion, depending on the technology used. More complex plants can be up to $4 billion. And the process can take 15 to 30 years to complete.