Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity and Water has reportedly scrapped plans to build a nuclear power plant citing cost concerns.The country had planned to obtain a licence for the project from the United Nations.Kuwait Times reports that the ministry decided to retract the plans because studies proved it was unfeasible and tooexpensive.The ministry also said alternative energy sources like wind and solar power were more cost effective, according to thepublication.The country is expected to require several new power stations between 2020 and 2030.
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