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Bill Gates-backed nuclear contender Terra Power aims to build dozens of UK reactors (www.cityam.com)
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Bill Gates-backed nuclear contender Terra Power aims to build dozens of UK reactors::A Bill Gates-backed clean energy player is hoping to build dozens of nuclear reactors in the UK and will compete with global rivals.

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[–] IchNichtenLichten@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago

Nuclear has never been competitive in terms of cost against the alternatives, first coal and gas, now renewables. In fact, nuclear is only getting more expensive. I really don't understand why you want to pay more for power than is necessary. I don't.