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Cheaper Green Power in Britain Could Put Nuclear in the Shade

Cheaper Green Power in Britain Could Put Nuclear in the Shade

Renewables can generate half of Britain’s power by 2030 without adding to consumer bills, potentially crowding out nuclear as a significant low carbon source of electricity. It recommended the government should make 50 percent a minimum target for 2030 up from 30 percent now. It said taxpayers should only support one more nuclear power station before 2025.