News24 | Nick Hedley | Govt is counting the cost of nuclear

News24 | Nick Hedley | Govt is counting the cost of nuclear

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Nick Hedley

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It’s tough to compare different technologies like-for-like to come up with affordable energy options. But one’s best shot is to consider system-wide costs and the overall investment in infrastructure – which isn’t always the case when the government makes its case for nuclear, says Nick Hedley.

The South African government wants more mega energy projects – think repeats of Kusile and Medupi – and it’s willing to bend the truth to make that happen.

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