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Kuwait scraps nuclear power plans - renewables more cost effective
Kuwait scraps nuclear power plans
Ministry says alternative sources are more cost effective
By Robert Anderson
Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity and Water has reportedly scrapped plans to build a nuclear power plant citing cost concerns.
The country had planned to obtain a licence for the project from the United Nations.
Kuwait Times reports that the ministry decided to retract the plans because studies proved it was unfeasible and too expensive.
The ministry also said alternative energy sources like wind and solar power were more cost effective, according to the publication.
The country is expected to require several new power stations ...
Ministry says alternative sources are more cost effective
By Robert Anderson
Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity and Water has reportedly scrapped plans to build a nuclear power plant citing cost concerns.
The country had planned to obtain a licence for the project from the United Nations.
Kuwait Times reports that the ministry decided to retract the plans because studies proved it was unfeasible and too expensive.
The ministry also said alternative energy sources like wind and solar power were more cost effective, according to the publication.
The country is expected to require several new power stations ...
More at: http://gulfbusiness.com/kuwait-scraps-nuclear-power-plans/#.V737NWVh2Rs
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