New large reactors in Europe and North America have often incurred high costs and delays. In other contexts, or for lifetime extensions of existing plants, the cost can be competitive. IEA/OECD-NEA and Lazard analyses show that LCOE varies greatly with financing, construction timescales, perceived risk, regulation, and supply chain. There is no single nuclear cost.
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Is nuclear energy the most expensive source of energy?
It depends on the country, the cost of capital, and the type of project.
