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Comment by lionkor

16 hours ago

Can someone explain to me why nuclear HAS to be profitable?

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tu26muwu  16 hours ago

If a power source is profitable on its own, it can be financed by private investors. If it is unprofitable, it needs to be financed at least in part by the state, so it would come at the cost of the taxpayer.

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