L’ONU minimise l’impact sanitaire de Fukushima
Published on 12 Nov 2013
German and French only
L’UNSCEAR (Comité scientifique des Nations Unies sur l’effet du rayonnement atomique) a récemment publié un rapport intitulé « Sources, effets et dangers des rayonnements ionisants” avec un accent particulier mis sur les niveaux et les effets de l’exposition aux radiations dues à l’accident nucléaire de Fukushima au Japon.
Ce rapport a été critiqué par des experts médicaux. Dans cette vidéo, le Dr Alex Rosen, un pédiatre allemand membre d’IPPNW (Association Internationale des Médecins pour la Prévention de la Guerre Nucléaire), fustige la minimisation de l’impact de la radoactivité par l’UNSCEAR et le lobby nucléaire.
Le Dr. Keith Baverstock, un ancien chercheur à l’OMS, parle, lui, du manque d’indépendance de l’OMS dans ses recherches sur l’ impact sur la santé de la radioativité, précisément, ce que dans le cadre des activités d’IndependentWHO nous ne cessons de dénoncer.
Uploaded on 19 Mar 2011
http://www.ippnw-students.org/medical…
Dr. Alex Rosen from Düsseldorf, Germany is a member of the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War and sends his personal message on the health risks of nuclear energy
In English
Russia boasts two of 10 most polluted cities on Earth in 2013 tally
…The former Soviet Chernobyl, in Ukraine, was also on the list and has remained there since 2007…
Charles Digges, 07/11-2013
http://www.bellona.org/articles/articles_2013/norilsk_top_10
Two Russian cities shared the dubious honor of being included on a list of the world’s 10 most polluted cities, according to a report jointly published by the US Blacksmith Institute and Swiss-based Green Cross said earlier this week.
The report, entitled “The Top Ten Toxic Threats: Cleanup, Progress, and Ongoing Challenges” analyzed the top 10 most polluted cities on Earth based on a variety of pollution sources and contaminants like hexavalent chromium from tanneries and heavy metals released from smelting operations.
“In this year’s report, we cite some of the most polluted places we’ve encountered. But it is important to point out that the problem is really much larger than these ten sites,” said Richard Fuller, president of Blacksmith Institute, in a statement announcing the release of the report. “We estimate that the health of more than 200 million people is at risk from pollution in the developing world.”
The group’s last report on the world’s top 10 polluted places was released in 2007. The authors of this year’s report said that significant progress has been made at many of the original top 10 sites.
But not in Russia, where two cities that made the 2007 list remain on it six years later.
The Russian industrial town of Norilsk – in northern Siberia – weighed in heavy for excess copper and nickel concentrations in soil within a 60-kilometer radius of the industrially-formed town. The town is host to the industrial giant Norilsk Nikel. Norlisk Nikel’s daugher company, the Kola Mining and Metallurgy Company (KMMC), which is located a mere 7 kilometers from the Norwegian border, has long been a sore spot between Oslo and Moscow for the KMMC’s sulfur dioxide emissions and other heavy metal contaminats that migrate into Norway from smelting operations there.
Duke shuts down Upstate nuclear reactor after small radioactive water leak
Duke Energy temporarily shut down a reactor at the Oconee Nuclear Station in the Upstate Monday after a small radioactive water leak was discovered inside one of its containment buildings.
Duke spokeswoman B.J. Gatten said the leak was not a danger to the public, as it occurred inside a containment building that houses Unit 1 at the plant near Seneca. However, she said the unit would have to be taken offline for several days so crews could find the source and repair it.
“It will take several days before we know exactly what our repair plan is going to be,” she told South Carolina Radio Network. “But, in the meantime, we anticipate no problems meeting customers’ needs. And there has been no threat to the public or our employees.”
Gatten said the leak comes from a water system used to cool the reactor while it is in operation. The leak is less than one gallon every 10 minutes, she added. She said operators first noticed indications of a leak on Friday, and spent the weekend trying to determine its size and location.
Oconee has three reactor units located on the site. Another unit was already shut down at the time for a scheduled refueling, which is done every two years.
Arafat Poisoned, India To Mars, Fukushima Cleanup
Published on 7 Nov 2013
Welcome to http://NewWorldNextWeek.com — the video series from Corbett Report and Media Monarchy that covers some of the most important developments in open source intelligence news. This week:
Story #1: Swiss Study Shows Polonium Found In Arafat’s Bones
http://ur1.ca/fzwb3
Swiss Scientists Confirm Polonium Poisoning Caused Arafat’s Death
http://ur1.ca/fzwb4
PDF: Swiss Forensic Report on Arafat’s Death
http://ur1.ca/fzs9a
Obama Reportedly Told Aides He’s ‘Really Good At Killing People’
http://ur1.ca/fzwb7
Story #2: India Launches Its First Mission To Mars
http://ur1.ca/fzwb9
Mythbusting India’s Mars Mission
http://ur1.ca/fzwbc
Players Arriving In India For World Chess Championship
http://ur1.ca/fzwbe
Saudi Nuclear Weapons ‘On Order’ From Pakistan
http://ur1.ca/fzwbg
Story #3: Fukushima Trial Run Begins Dangerous Reactor 4 Clean-Up
http://ur1.ca/fzwbi
TEPCO Feeling Heat Over Fuel Removal
http://ur1.ca/fzwbj
Video: Animation Explains How Fukushima Fuel Rod Removal Will Happen
http://ur1.ca/fzwbk
Ground Zero: ‘China Syndrome and the Doorway to Hell’
http://ur1.ca/fzwbp
US Election Bonus: Washington Rejects GMO Labels, With Help From Food Companies
http://ur1.ca/fzwbr
Colorado Counties Step Toward Secession
http://ur1.ca/fzwbt
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Pandora’s meltdown on CNN
Reports Deadline Hollywood: “Well, one thing is for sure: Cable news viewers like films about killer whales a lot more than ones about pro-nuclear power. CNN’s airing of the documentary Pandora’s Promise delivered a wet 345,000 total viewers in its 9-11 PM time slot and just 145,000 among adults 25-54. The heavily promoted Robert Stone-directed film was way, way down from the 1.36 million that CNN Films’ Blackfish drew in total viewers in the same slot two weeks beforehand.”
http://www.beyondnuclear.org/home/2013/11/11/pandoras-meltdown-on-cnn.html
Image source ; http://wintenso.deviantart.com/art/Schlecht-Gemalter-Smiley-338284609
A Huge Natural Disaster Wreaks Destruction Across The Philippines – Bataan Nuclear Power Plant
….Luckily, the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant was never fully activated. The BataanNuclear Power Plant is 45 miles west of Manila atop volcanic activity….
Image source ; http://globalbalita.com/2012/04/12/why-not-go-nuclear
by JSMaresca
Nov 10, 2013
expanded to well over 500 miles with sustained winds nearing 200 mph
people are feared dead.
recovery capability in response to Typhoon Ondoy. http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2013/08/hurricane-tracks/
Luckily, the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant was never fully activated. The Bataan
o water bottles and potassium iodine tabs for radiation protection
Dr.Joseph S Maresca has authored a number of books. “College Vibrations”
and “Consumption, Savings and the Public Debt” are authored by him and
available on Amazon/Kindle.
http://www.amazon.com/College-Vibrations-Exp…ords=college+vibrations
http://www.amazon.com/Consumption-Savings-Pu…ies-ebook/dp/B00EPI1P2U
NRC says there is no health effect in the area below 20mSv/y! Is it scientifically proved? 福島民報に２０ｍＳｖ以下は健康影響なしと報道！ それは科学的なデーターに基づいている判断？
Sunday, 10 November 2013
http://fukushimaappeal.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/nrc-says-there-is-no-health-effect-in.html
(Source) pic.twitter.com/hZV6eWqgdK
(Translation by Mia)
The Nuclear Regulatory Agency is preparing a report on the safety measurement to publish within this month. Fukushima Minpo newspaper reported that they set to announce that there is no health effect in the area that is below 20mSv/y.
(Editor’s note: 20mSv/y is for nuclear workers according to the ICRP standard. 1mSv/y has been international standard for citizens according ICRP that was based on the data of Hiroshima/Nagasaki nuclear bombs victims. Is there any scientific data that says 20mSv/y is safe? )
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137 Cs levels decreased by 30–40 %. Special protective measures in connection
FUKUSHIMA: What’s it gonna take to WAKE PEOPLE UP?
Published on 9 Nov 2013
Credit to Youtube user Platos Cave, original (remixable) upload here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiBVBd…
Here’s a nice compilation making it’s way around social media. Please help it along for those who still don’t get it.
I do want to mention that the estimation from Tepco that 300 tons of contaminated water are flowing into the Pacific each day is way too low. Anywhere from 1000-4000 tons flow through the site daily, along with 3-400 tons that Tepco is pouring. How does the bulk of that water magically avoid the corium lava-field underground? I don’t think it does. So the worst case, which should ALWAYS be assumed in a radiological accident with wide implications for public health, and in this case contamination of the entire Pacific Ocean, is that 10x more contaminated water than what Tepco states is flowing into the Pacific. Possible as much as 4000 tons, not 300 as indicated in this video or the ‘official story”. Imo. No one else is talking about this MAJOR discrepancy. We need ground penetrating radar to formulate a plan and get a handle on what is happening.
**For more in-depth info about the current status of Fukushima and the Pacific Ocean
see this link: James Fetzer of “The Real Deal” interviews Leuren Moret and RadChick from Oct 24 2013 (also remixable): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50C7Um…
Fukushima Children Pay The Price Of Nuclear Energy Gone Wrong
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November 07, 2013 – Fukushima children pay the price of nuclear energy gone wrong. CNN’s Kyung Lah reports.
Bring smiles to 500 children of Fukushima 500人の福島の子供たちに笑顔を
h/t http://fukushimaappeal.blogspot.co.uk/
Summary
As a result of the disaster at the Fukushima Nuclear Plant, the children of Fukushima have been forbidden to play outside. Children in Fukushima usually forced to spend most of their time in doors. We do not want the children to be forced to spend their vacation indoors this year, and would like to provide a similar educational opportunity as the rest of the children in Japan, in which they will be able to learn and grow.
What is the issue, problem, or challenge?
Even in the present, over one year after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, there are restrictions on children playing outside in areas of Fukushima prefecture due to the high levels of radiation. Because of this, their physical strength has declined greatly due to insufficient exercise and they are also experiencing mental stress.
How will this project solve this problem?
By sending them to Hokkaido (*) for a long period during long break and allowing them to feel relaxed and unconstrained and to participate in hands-on activities and learning activities, we can return smiles to the faces of these children as well as their health. The children will play outside, study, go on a trip to a neighboring town and so on. It also relieves the worries of the parents as they wait for the return of their children. (*) Hokkaido is in northern part of Japan.
Potential Long Term Impact
A spirit of supporting one another and of thankfulness will be fostered among the participating children, students involved with volunteering and the local families who take the children in. It has also inspired a strong desire in them to work hard for the reconstruction.
Funding Information
Total Funding Received to Date: $67,014
Remaining Goal to be Funded: $32,986
Total Funding Goal: $100,000
Resources
- http://fukushima-kids.org/
- Fukushima Kids Executive Committee
- Fukushima kids’ Hokkaido office
- Fukushima Kids Executive Committee
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British Crown Rejects Nuclear Veteran
…What is the 2013 “research” by Yamashita worth? It’s not worth its weight in chicken shit..
November 10, 2013
http://nuclearhistory.wordpress.com/2013/11/10/british-crown-rejects-nuclear-veteran/ Paul Langley
from Dave Whyte (dave.whyte@blueyonder.co.uk)
Hello Everyone,
I have just got back from the appeal hearing and it has not been allowed. In some ways I can understand the decision as they do not have the remit to look at the criminal element involved. Although the removal of a lymph node has not caused any real harm, it is the psychological effect of not knowing what was discovered that is the worrying aspect. Having gone to the Doctor on many occasions regarding the abdominal pain in the earlier years I stopped attending when they were never able to diagnose the cause of the pain. Pain Killers eased the pain so I took them.
It appears the Ministry of Defence have ‘Carte Blanche’ to use British Servicemen and their Allies for any human experiments they wish and do not have to answer the consequences. This is akin to the NAZI Doctor Joseph Mengele removing body parts from human specimens alive and dead without having to account for their actions.
I have attached a full set of notes and pages referred to.
Will have to wait for the London cases now. There is a case conference for these next Friday (15th), although I am not going to the conference in London I will be linked to it by phone. I will now have to start and prepare for that one.
All the best
Dave
end quote.
The Crown might try and conceal the tons of U237 the nuclear veterans on Christmas Island were subjected to. But it has failed. The Crown might deny the request to release the doses suffered on the grounds of causing an international scandal, as it has, but the veterans know the Crown has lied for decades over the actual doses received.
The Crown might maintain the resultant suffering, death and deformity did not occur, but it did. The Crown alleges no link between the suffering of Dave and the cause for the need of his lymph gland removal.
But we know the cause and the effect.
The Crown might deny justice but we know the truth.
How much they paid the doctors and how deep down in the bowels of the Crown secret pockets the documents reside is an open question. It is time the vault was pillaged so that people might see with their own eyes, rather than with the pat reassurances of political puppets the evidence of deception.
Nothing has changed. The song remains the same. Pretend, by all means, that no victims exist.
But too many people know that victims did, and do, exist. Nuclear pollution is not “normal” . It is a crime.
If one reads the writings of nuclear authorities on the issue of thyroid cancer caused by the nucelar pollution of Chernobyl, one can see the fairly uniform atempt to minimize the import and impact of this disease upon the suffering victims. It is, they say, a minor disease, easily diagnosed and treated. A simple operation, followed by a lifetime of synthetic endocrine replacement therapy. No worries, nothing else, and no other possible impact from the pollution. What patent bullshit.
Like the soldier above, who had to have a lymph gland taken out, no worries. No sure link in any case, out the door, and the claim of over diagnosis.
How many fucking pounds of flesh do they want?
Iran’s Nuclear Talks: Theater of the Absurd
Soraya Sepahpour-Ulrich(about the author)
For the umpteenth time, Iran and the P5+1 are holding talks to “resolve’ the impasse in dealing with Iran’s nuclear program. And for the umpteenth time, the absurdity of these meetings is reflected in the futile, repetitious, meaningless dialogue amidst threats and ultimatums. Feigned smiles and optimism add to the theatrics. While theatrics are part and parcel of US foreign policy, surely one must wonder why the rest participate in this absurd political drama.
The current negotiations, as with past talks, place a great deal of emphasis on Iran’s enrichment activities, giving the impression that enrichment is at the crux of the matter. It is, as far as Iran goes, but this is not the whole narrative. There is far more at stake in the outcome of these talks — America’s power to shape and implement international treaties according to its whim.
Leading up to the latest round of negotiations, Undersecretary of State Wendy Sherman claimed that, “… it has always been the U.S. position that article IV of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty does not speak about the right of enrichment at all [and] doesn’t speak to enrichment, period.” (Eminent scholars have successfully argued that Iran has the right to enrich uranium under the Treaty). This has not always been America’s ‘position’.
There is clear indication of a direct correlation between America’s ‘position’ on Article IV and the degree to which a nation is willing to comply with American demands. In this case, during the rule of the Shah, one of America’s pet dictators, Iran had the right not recognized today. During the administration of President Ford National Security Decision Memorandum (NSDM) 292, dated April 22, 1975, stated that the U.S. shall “Permit U.S. materials to be fabricated into fuel in Iran for use in its own reactors and for pass-through to third countries with whom we have Agreements.”
A year later, the United States went from giving its permission to enrich to demanding that Iran do so. In NSDM 324, dated April 20, 1976, President Ford authorized the U.S. negotiating team to “Seek a strong political commitment from Iran to pursue the multinational/binational reprocessing plant concept, according the U.S. the opportunity to participate in the project.” The United States was looking to make a profit from Iran’s nuclear-enrichment activities.
However, the 1979 Iranian Revolution put an end to American plans and aspirations. Iranians sent a clear message: Iran would no longer seek America’s “permission” to declare its rights under international treaties. Iran’s insistence on reclaiming its sovereignty led to a decision by the United States to stop Iran’s nuclear program in its tracks (and overthrow the regime). It failed.
These negotiations are not about Iran, but they are centered on Iran. The outcome of these talks is equally important to all countries, specifically to Russia and China –and, to a lesser degree, Europe. For the first time since the end of the Cold War, there is a perception of a shift away from the unipolar world. At this fateful juncture, should America prevail in hijacking international law to suit its policies of the day (dictated by Israel), then all nations will be subjugated — including Russia and China.
Radioactive Cesium Contamination Level of France Blueberry Jam. フランス産ブルーベリージャムのセシウム汚染濃度
MIRMC SENDAI
Published on 9 Nov 2013
1.75 bq/Kg
Safety limit for Sendai Children is 1 Bq/kg
No Jam for the children?
フランス産ブルーベリージャムのセシウム汚染濃度
Nuclear Calendar – Quakers
November 10, 2013
Founded in 1943 by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), FCNL’s nonpartisan, multi-issue advocacy connects historic Quaker testimonies on peace, equality, simplicity, and truth with peace and social justice issues. FCNL fields the largest team of registered peace lobbyists in Washington, DC.
http://www2.fcnl.org/NuclearCalendar/index.php
| Oct. 31-Nov. 11 | House of Representatives Veterans Day recess. |
| Nov. 11 | 5:00-6:30 p.m., Harald Müller and Carmen Wunderlich, Peace Research Institute Frankfurt, book launch of “Norm Dynamics in Multilateral Arms Control.” Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation, Andromeda Tower, Floor 13, Donau-City-Strasse 6, Vienna. RSVP online. |
| Nov. 11 | Yukiya Amano, Director General, International Atomic Energy Agency, meets with senior Iranian officials for negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program. Tehran. |
| Nov. 11 | Veterans Day (federal holiday). |
| Nov. 12 | 8:00-9:30 a.m., Paul Ingram, British American Security Information Council, and Peter Huessy, GeoStrategic Analysis, “Cost and Benefits to U.S. Strategic Interests from U.K. Renewal of Trident.” Sponsored by the British American Security Information Council. At the Capitol Hill Club, 300 First St., SE, Washington. RSVP by Nov. 7 to Kate Nelson by email or at (202) 546-8055, ext. 105. |
| Nov. 12 | 9:00 a.m.-3:15 p.m., Atlantic Council and the Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies, “NATO’s Deterrence and Collective Defense.” Atlantic Council, 12th Floor, 1030 15th St., NW, Washington. RSVP online. |
| Nov. 12 | 5:30-8:00 p.m., Joe Cirincione, Ploughshares Fund, “Nuclear Nightmares: Real Threats, Real Solutions.” Sponsored by the World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana. At the Marriott Downtown, 280 W. Jefferson St., Louisville, KY. Register online. |
| Nov. 13 | 10:00 a.m., House Foreign Affairs Committee, hearing on “Examining Nuclear Negotiations: Iran After Rouhani’s First 100 Days,” with Mark Dubowitz, Foundation for Defense of Democracies; Danielle Pletka, American Enterprise Institute; and Colin Kahl, Georgetown University. 2172 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington. Webcast on the committee website. |
| Nov. 13 | 10:00 a.m., House-Senate conference committee continues on the budget resolution, H.Con.Res. 25 and S.Con.Res. 8. 1100 Longworth House Office Building, Washington. |
| Nov. 13 | 10:00-11:30 a.m., Eben Harrell, Harvard University; and David Hoffman, Washington Post, “The Nuclear Crisis at Plutonium Mountain: Two Journalists’ Tale.” Harvard University, Belfer Center Library, Littauer 369, Cambridge, MA. |
| Nov. 13 | 6:30-8:00 p.m., screening of Pictures from a Hiroshima Schoolyard. National Press Club, Holeman Lounge, 13th Floor, 529 14th St., NW, Washington. Register online. |
| Nov. 13-14 | Arab Institute for Security Studies “WMDFZ in the Middle East–Impact on Global Non-proliferation Efforts.” University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan. |
| Nov. 14 | 9:00-10:30 a.m., Lora Saalman, Carnegie Endowment, “China’s Views on Prompt Global Strike Technologies.” Carnegie Endowment, 1779 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington. RSVP online. |
| Nov. 14 | 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., George Washington University, “Central Asia, Iran and the Nuclear Landscape in Asia,” with 11 speakers. George Washington University, Lindner Family Commons, Room 602, 1957 E St., NW, Washington. RSVP online. |
| Nov. 14 | 9:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, “Communicating Catastrophe.” At the American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1200 New York Ave., NW, Washington. To RSVP, fill out this form and send to Lisa McCabe by email. |
| Nov. 14 | 12:30-1:30 p.m., Laura Rozen, Al-Monitor; and Barbara Slavin, Atlantic Council, “Reporting on Iran.” American Security Project, Seventh Floor, 1100 New York Ave., NW, Washington. RSVP by Nov. 12 online. |
| Nov. 14 | 4:30 p.m., Henry Sokolski, Nonproliferation Policy Education Center, “Underestimated: Our Not So Peaceful Nuclear Future.” Institute of World Politics, 1521 16th St., NW, Washington. RSVP to Katie Bridges by email. |
| Nov. 14 | U.N. Office for Disarmament Affairs and the South Korean Government, “U.N.-ROK Joint Conference on Disarmament and Nonproliferation Issues.” Jeju, South Korea. |
| Nov. 14-17 | Friends Committee on National Legislation (Quakers), lobby day (Nov. 14) and annual meeting (Nov. 14-17). Washington Plaza Hotel, 10 Thomas Circle, Washington. |
| Nov. 16 | Special election for the Louisiana 5th Congressional District to replace former Rep. Rodney Alexander. |
| Nov. 18 | 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Bruce Goodwin, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, “The Impact of Asymmetry and Risk on the Path to Nuclear Arms Reductions.” Stanford University, Encina Hall Central, CISAC Conference Room, Second Floor, 616 Serra St., Palo Alto, CA. |
Double Standard For Nuclear Energy & Wind Energy In UK?
http://cleantechnica.com/2013/11/09/uk-nuclear-price-uk-wind-energy-price/
9 November 2013
I’ll be honest — I’m not a “nuclear power hater.” But if you look at nuclear power objectively and calculate its costs — including insurance costs and waste management costs — it is simply a bad deal. It’s very, very expensive. The private industry would never develop nuclear on its own. The only way it gets built anywhere is from huge government support.
Dr David Toke, Reader in Energy Politics in the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Aberdeen, recently took a brief look at how nuclear power gets extra-special treatment from the UK government. First of all, he took a look at assumptions regarding the working lifetime of wind turbines vs nuclear reactors:
Ed Davey’s excuse for limiting wind power contracts to 15 years whilst Hinkley C gets a whopping 35 year contract is blown away by some elementary history checking. Lots of wind turbines in Altamont Pass – installed during the so-called Californian ‘windrush’ – are still turning after 31 years. Davey claims that the contracts he has awarded are in proportion to the technologies’ design life expectancy. Yet the Altamont turbines will be turning until 2015, a 33 year lifetime, and only then taken down because of a repowering exercise, and also modern planning conditions which they did not have back in 1982. See http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/23757. I am given to understand by a leading authority on the subject that it is likely that quite a few machines built in the early 1980s are expected to carry on running past 2015….
Certainly one can expect modern wind turbines to last a lot longer than these efforts right at the start of the modern windmill era.
So using the Davey formula (about 60 per cent of lifetime as a contract length), using even 33 years as an example, wind power should get a 20 year contracts, not 15. But if this happened, the ‘strike price’ for wind (£95 per MWh at year 2018) would be reduced below that set for Hinkley C.This would breed trouble as the UK Government tries to claim that they are giving the same incentives to renewables as nuclear to pass through the EU’s state-aid regulations (see previous blog post).
Dave then touched on the under-discussed issue of nuclear power loan guarantees:
Then there is the loan guarantee for Hinkley C, all £10 billion of it, that constitutes 65 per cent of the capital cost of the 3.2GW development. If wind power got such guarantees, their costs could be reduced much further as well, since the borrowing costs would be a lot less. Indeed borrowing costs could be reduced by at least 2 per cent – which makes a big difference to the economics of wind power.
And then he did a simple calculation on what the overall price effect would be from if two things were made the same for wind power as they are for nuclear power:
I have calculated what the effects of these two changes – increasing the contract length from 15 years to 20 years, and giving loan guarantees for 65 per cent of the capital costs. The result is that if this was applied to wind power then a strike price of £75 would be the equivalent of the £95 per MWh the Government is offering wind power from 2018. This figure is considerably less than what the Government is giving to Hinkley C.
Dave included much more in the full article, including some comparisons with pricing in Germany, so check that out for more.
Read more at http://cleantechnica.com/2013/11/09/uk-nuclear-price-uk-wind-energy-price/#VAyu3c5ixlMLWKym.99
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