Affordable, safe, clean energy – shouldn’t we consider the nuclear option?
We’re all consumers of electricity. Like turning on a tap we expect it to be there when and where we need it and we’re using more and more everyday.
While demand is increasing so is price. And it’s going to get more expensive. Price hikes in the UK are even more likely as gas reserves are declining and we can no longer mine coal economically and these are the current mainstay of electrical power generation in the UK. So, we are dependent on market prices and more importantly don’t have security of supply. In fact we already import a percentage (currently 10%) of our electricity needs, a figure which is likely to grow, unless we are able to increase our own capacity.
Unfortunately, despite all the talk and posturing, the promise of cleaner, renewable energy, particularly from wind and tide, is still just that. The technology just isn’t there yet. Electrical energy cannot be stored and when the wind stops blowing the power goes off. This means we still need to be able to generate electricity equivalent to 80% of the installed renewable energy capacity, using fossil fuelled stations, very inefficiently, on “spinning reserve”, or face black outs.
So what’s the answer? Isn’t it time we all reconsidered the nuclear option? With the experience gained since we built the world’s first commercial nuclear power station, the technology has dramatically evolved and improved. Today Nuclear Power offers the cheapest, cleanest and safe option for our growing energy needs with guaranteed security of supply.
This website sets out the case for nuclear energy in a factual, no nonsense approach, and attempts to correct the many misconceptions that exist. Each page takes you through the main arguments and attempts to set the case straight — please follow the links for further information and either leave a comment, or contact us if you have further questions or concerns.