Energy costs
Mr Stuart could have noted that Mott MacDonald expects nuclear to be the lowest-cost long-term generator, including waste and decommissioning liabilities. Long-term nuclear life-cycle costs are estimated at £68 per MW-hr, less than onshore wind (£86 per MW-hr) and significantly less than offshore wind (£112 per MW-hr).
In quoting selectively from the Mott MacDonald report, Mr Stuart implies that onshore wind is simply cheaper than nuclear, but unfortunately fails to make clear that this estimate is only for premium first-of-a-kind costs for nuclear, rather than long-term costs and that the cost for onshore wind explicitly excludes back-up generation and renewable obligation payments.
COLIN R McINNES
Williamwood Park West
Netherlee, Glasgow