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Singapore delaying nuclear power indefinitely, as solar gets cheaper

you won’t see a nuclear power plant in or around Singapore for at least something in the order of 10 to 20 years or even longer than that…Another option being explored by Singapore is solar power, which has become more cost effective over the years.

Nuclear power plant in S’pore not likely for next 10-20 years expert – Channel NewsAsia, By Joanne Chan  : 02 November 2010 , SINGAPORE : Singapore is unlikely to have a nuclear power plant for at least the next 10 to 20 years, said one advisor to the local energy sector.

On Monday, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Singapore needs to diversify its energy sources and is studying the option of nuclear power.”We’re talking about a process here that’s decades, not years, if you think about how long it takes to develop these technologies, and ultimately deploy them. I think the watch will go on for probably another 5 or 10 years or longer, before one actually makes a decision,” said Peter Schwartz, chairman of Global Business Network…..
And you won’t see a nuclear power plant in or around Singapore for at least something in the order of 10 to 20 years or even longer than that,” he added.

Schwartz is also a member of the International Advisory Panel on Energy, set up by the Trade and Industry Ministry in 2008 to provide insights on emerging energy trends.

Another option being explored by Singapore is solar power, which has become more cost effective over the years.

Renewable Energy Corporation has chosen Singapore to develop one of the world’s largest integrated solar manufacturing plants.

The S$2.6 billion facility will be officially opened by PM Lee on Wednesday. ..

Nuclear power plant in S’pore not likely for next 10-20 years expert – Channel N

November 3, 2010 - Posted by Christina MacPherson | ASIA, business and costs | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear spin, reactors, renewables, solar