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Australia / As Politicians Grapple With Energy Policy, Could Nuclear Offer One Way Forward?

By James West
28 October 2024

The country has unique advantages, but concerns remain about financing and cost

As Politicians Grapple With Energy Policy, Could Nuclear Offer One Way Forward?
Ansto already operates the Opal research reactor near Sydney, giving the country a strong technical foundation for commercial nuclear energy. Courtesy Ansto.
With rising energy demand, calls for decarbonisation, and growing concerns over the reliability of renewable energy, Australians are reconsidering their energy strategy. The looming closure of coal plants and the limitations of intermittent renewable sources like solar and wind have sparked renewed interest in nuclear, which proponents say could provide reliable, low-carbon baseload energy for Australia.

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