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The
cost of generation is based on the most recent published data. It
includes the investment and running costs plus the cost of the carbon
credits. The costs for Ireland would be slightly higher but not
excessively so. If we were to approach the installation of Nuclear
using the French model we could reduce the cost significantly. |
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Energy Source
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Basic cost
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With back-up
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With €45/t CO2
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Nuclear
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3.4
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3.4
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3.4
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Gas-fired CCGT
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6.6
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6.6
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8.4
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Coal pulverised fuel
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3.8
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3.8
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7.5
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Coal fluidised bed
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3.9
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3.8
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7.7
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Onshore wind
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5.6
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8.1
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8.1
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Offshore wind
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8.3
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10.8
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10.8
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