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I agree. For 1.8 billion euros/pounds, you can build onshore wind turbines with a peak output of 1.8 GW. At 20 per cent of full load, these will generate around 360 MW. This is roughly equivalent to the output of the SMR at 80 per cent of full load. However, the wind turbines will not cost any more; they can be ordered off the shelf. The SMR will cost at least three times as much as predicted. Wind turbines will be supplying electricity in three years at the latest if you order them today. The SMR will take a further 10 to 15 years. No costs for the final disposal of nuclear waste. No risk of environmental pollution. No risk of a ‘nice little bomb’ from Putin or anyone else.