In an opinion piece, the author responds to Atle Guttormsen and Jonas Nøland's defense of nuclear power, particularly addressing Nøland's book, "Energikrisen." The book advocates for nuclear energy in Norway, acknowledging its potential benefits. However, the author raises critical concerns about the economic arguments presented, particularly the assumption of nuclear power being a cheap energy source.

Nøland presents figures indicating a cost of 130 øre per kWh for nuclear energy over its lifespan, with a return expectation of 6%. This calculation suggests that if a nuclear plant can sell energy at or above this cost, it would be financially viable. However, the author argues that this is misleading since Nøland employs questionable techniques in his analysis, notably by predicting an inflated potential income of 194 øre per kWh for a period of 15 years.

This approach contrasts revenue assumptions with actual cost projections, leading to a distorted view of nuclear power's economic feasibility. By selectively presenting income data, the article asserts that Nøland's rationale for declaring nuclear energy as a low-cost option is flawed, emphasizing the need for rigorous economic scrutiny in discussions about energy sources in Norway.