Norwegian commission recommends against introducing nuclear power due to high costs

Summary

A Norwegian commission has recommended against pursuing nuclear power due to high costs associated with large reactors. The analysis suggests that first-of-a-kind small modular reactors may also be more expensive than traditional large nuclear plants. The commission noted that nuclear could be reconsidered as a viable option in the future.

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