l'Actualité du Solaire

A British government study estimates that the megawatt-hour produced by solar power in 2025 will cost between £50 and £75, while that produced by nuclear power at Hinkley Point will be between £85 and £125. This may explain the British decision to postpone the final decision. It should be remembered that nuclear electricity would have been sold on the basis of £92.50 per MWh. The study stresses that the cost of solar and wind power is falling steadily, while the cost of nuclear is rising steadily.
PV Magazine of 12 August
Editor's note Sticking to the figures, the British choice is quickly made. The abandonment of the construction of the Hinkley Point nuclear power station is certain. Nothing beats a good change of government to thoroughly review the contracts that seemed to have been taken for granted...