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Originally Posted by Neel Here
having large nuclear power in a densely populated country like BD is a very risky proposition. let me reason why
1)BD has no uranium reserve and will have to buy enriched uranium from other countries at high prices. uranium prices are expected to go through the roof in the next 15-20 years.
2)nuclear power plants require massive investment upfront and even the maintenance will require setting up of considerable support institutions, which would make economic sense only if the govt goes for much larger programs than 1000 MW or even 1500 MW ones
3)country-wise BD is one of the luckier ones who don't need to depend on nuclear power, solar power, coastal (tidal) power and small hydro projects all over the country would be a fantastic alternative with additional benefits to fishing, iriigation and flood control rather than a white elephant like nuclear power.
Due to its geographical location both solar and wind power have tremendous potential in bangladesh.
4)a large nuclear power plant would be like putting all your eggs in one basket and if that fails(and history of such large projects don't give much cause for hope) you lose a large chunk of your energy budget, much better to spread it around in smaller alternative energy generation units all over the country, that would also generate much needed employment and bolster the local economies.
5)you need to think long term, what about where you would dispose of the toxic nuclear waste ? the cost of disposal of nuclear waste is astronomical even if you do get a piece of land to do it. the way france does it (dumping in oceans in sealed containers) won't be allowed for too long in the future.
don't think BD has a sparsely populated place where it can do that, it would be a huge problem if not thought of at the start.
6) and then the ever present danger to life, even without chernobyl like incidents, even regular running of nuclear plants are harmful to the local environment, reactions include high cases of cancer, genetic disorders, problems with reproduction in both human and animals, low crop yield, so on and so forth.
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1) Prices of all kinds of fuel are expected to go through the roof...There is still enough Uranium in this earth to sustain for another 70+ years taking into account the growth rates. Same cannot be said about other natural resources that can generate power.
2) Nuclear power is actually the cheapest power in this world right now. The cost for setting up is expensive but generationg power is not. The raw material is still cheaper than Crude oil or coal.
3)Solar and Wind power can only support small housing projects in rural areas. For industrial power requirements u need massive power that can only be sustained using Nuclear, Coal or Gas. Provided no coal or gas reserves in Bd, nuclear is the cheapest in terms of importing.
4) The gov is considering setting up two 1000 MW power stations. Setting up small power plants all over the country is still expensive and the fuel is not abundant to generate the same power.
5) Waste management is the least of the concern for a nuclear power plant. To provide jobs to the growing work force u need indstries and industries need power...there is just no other alternative.
6)Treated properly the dangers are minimal. Most of the cost associated with setting up the plant is based on creating the best safety mechanism.