The reason why nuclear energy isn’t a silver bullet in its current form is that new nuclear power plants in developed countries are much more expensive than continuing to rely on fossil fuels. Finland’s newest nuclear power unit was supposed to open in 2010 and cost $3.5 billion. It may open in 2021 at triple that amount. France’s Flamanville nuclear power plant was supposed to open in 2012. It may open in 2022, again at triple the cost.
