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Investment risk for energy infrastructure construction is highest for nuclear power plants, lowest for solar https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250519204507.htm
ScienceDailyInvestment risk for energy infrastructure construction is highest for nuclear power plants, lowest for solarThe average energy project costs 40% more than expected for construction and takes almost two years longer than planned, finds a new global study. One key insight: The investment risk is highest for nuclear power plant construction and lowest for solar. The researchers analyzed data from 662 energy projects built between 1936 and 2024 in 83 countries, totaling $1.358 trillion in investment.