Easy. Because it was decided years ago. Would have been earlier if Merkel would have stuck to the initial decision of SPD/Greens back from thr early/mid 2000s.
People, before you downvote or post to criticise OP for not reading the FAQ or make a withering response about the risks of nuclear power:
OP is not asking a question, OP has posted an article. Follow the link, read the article; and if there’s anything in the article you disagree with, quote it and make your point.
Because of Fukushima it was decided to phase out now.
>The large nuclear power plant builders such as Westinghouse in the USA and Framatome and Areva in France are broke. The construction of the EPR reactor in Flamanville turned from a flagship project into a nightmare for France. When planning in the early 2000s, the cost of the reactor was estimated at 3.3 billion euros. Commissioning was planned for 2012. After countless difficulties and constant delays, the word is now that the plant will go online in 2023. According to a report by the French Court of Auditors, the costs could increase to 19.1 billion euros by then. Only a few countries around the world are building new nuclear power plants for this reason, says DIW energy economist Kemfert.
>According to his calculations, the operating company EDF would have to spend around 100 billion euros by 2030 to extend the lifespan of the existing reactors by ten years. That would be three times the market value of the company.
>According to Ben Wealer, the cost of building a new conventional nuclear power plant is between 130 and 200 euros per megawatt hour of output. In the case of new photovoltaics, on the other hand, it is around 29 to 42 euros per megawatt hour, and in the case of wind power between 26 and 54 euros
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Because this technology has proven to be too dangerous. Mankind is unable to handle it.
Please see [our FAQ](https://www.reddit.com/r/germany/wiki/faq#wiki_culture).
Easy. Because it was decided years ago. Would have been earlier if Merkel would have stuck to the initial decision of SPD/Greens back from thr early/mid 2000s.
People, before you downvote or post to criticise OP for not reading the FAQ or make a withering response about the risks of nuclear power:
OP is not asking a question, OP has posted an article. Follow the link, read the article; and if there’s anything in the article you disagree with, quote it and make your point.
Because of Fukushima it was decided to phase out now.
Insanely expensive:
https://www.tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/weltwirtschaft/kosten-atomenergie-kernkraft-101.html
>The large nuclear power plant builders such as Westinghouse in the USA and Framatome and Areva in France are broke. The construction of the EPR reactor in Flamanville turned from a flagship project into a nightmare for France. When planning in the early 2000s, the cost of the reactor was estimated at 3.3 billion euros. Commissioning was planned for 2012. After countless difficulties and constant delays, the word is now that the plant will go online in 2023. According to a report by the French Court of Auditors, the costs could increase to 19.1 billion euros by then. Only a few countries around the world are building new nuclear power plants for this reason, says DIW energy economist Kemfert.
>According to his calculations, the operating company EDF would have to spend around 100 billion euros by 2030 to extend the lifespan of the existing reactors by ten years. That would be three times the market value of the company.
>According to Ben Wealer, the cost of building a new conventional nuclear power plant is between 130 and 200 euros per megawatt hour of output. In the case of new photovoltaics, on the other hand, it is around 29 to 42 euros per megawatt hour, and in the case of wind power between 26 and 54 euros