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So you're saying that no nuclear plants are going to be built because of the threat of renewable energy sources becoming cheaper or perhaps other tech like fusi

So you're saying that no nuclear plants are going to be built because of the threat of renewable energy sources becoming cheaper or perhaps other tech like fusion?: http://www.geek.com/science/germany-is-ready-to-switch-on-its-stellarator-fusion-reactor-1638483/ http://www.geek.com/science/germany-is-ready-to-switch-on-it...

toomuchtodo 11y ago
Are you comparing an experimental technology like Germany's fusion reactor to proven wind generation that is driving commercial reactors out of business? http://midwestenergynews.com/2015/05/01/exelon-we-have-to-have-an-answer-on-nuclear-plants/ http://midwestenergynews.com/2015/05/01/exelon-we-have-to-ha...
- lighthawk 11y ago
  I'm saying that > 50 years is a long time and a lot can happen. I could have also pointed at Google's Sunroof project as an example of a large company betting that solar can compete: http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/212363-google-is-launching-sunroof-for-solar-skeptics http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/212363-google-is-launchin... I couldn't guess what energy producing and distribution technologies will be most prevalent in 100 years. Advancements could just as easily be made relating to fission reactors, so I don't think it's fair to say that large power companies shouldn't invest in more reactors. But, I agree there is probably risk in investing in them.
- DrScump 11y ago
  The longest-lived "proven" wind project in CA is shutting down. http://www.insidebayarea.com/breaking-news/ci_29048836/altamont-pass-controversial-wind-turbine-company-shutting-down?source=rss http://www.insidebayarea.com/breaking-news/ci_29048836/altam...
  - toomuchtodo 11y ago
    Not worried: http://www.awea.org/Resources/Content.aspx?ItemNumber=5059 http://www.awea.org/Resources/Content.aspx?ItemNumber=5059
  - maxerickson 11y ago
    800 of 4900 turbines are shutting down. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altamont_Pass_Wind_Farm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altamont_Pass_Wind_Farm It's not clear from that what the other operators are doing, but there seems to be some work put into replacing smaller turbines with larger ones that are less disruptive to birds.
    - jerven 11y ago
      These are old, small turbines going offline. They will be replace by a 100 new ones that are going to produce a lot more power. Funnily enough, these old wind turbines are worth good money in pure raw materials. Expect near 100% recycling for them.

toomuchtodo 11y ago

Are you comparing an experimental technology like Germany's fusion reactor to proven wind generation that is driving commercial reactors out of business? http://midwestenergynews.com/2015/05/01/exelon-we-have-to-have-an-answer-on-nuclear-plants/ http://midwestenergynews.com/2015/05/01/exelon-we-have-to-ha...

lighthawk 11y ago
I'm saying that > 50 years is a long time and a lot can happen. I could have also pointed at Google's Sunroof project as an example of a large company betting that solar can compete: http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/212363-google-is-launching-sunroof-for-solar-skeptics http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/212363-google-is-launchin... I couldn't guess what energy producing and distribution technologies will be most prevalent in 100 years. Advancements could just as easily be made relating to fission reactors, so I don't think it's fair to say that large power companies shouldn't invest in more reactors. But, I agree there is probably risk in investing in them.
DrScump 11y ago
The longest-lived "proven" wind project in CA is shutting down. http://www.insidebayarea.com/breaking-news/ci_29048836/altamont-pass-controversial-wind-turbine-company-shutting-down?source=rss http://www.insidebayarea.com/breaking-news/ci_29048836/altam...
- toomuchtodo 11y ago
  Not worried: http://www.awea.org/Resources/Content.aspx?ItemNumber=5059 http://www.awea.org/Resources/Content.aspx?ItemNumber=5059
- maxerickson 11y ago
  800 of 4900 turbines are shutting down. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altamont_Pass_Wind_Farm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altamont_Pass_Wind_Farm It's not clear from that what the other operators are doing, but there seems to be some work put into replacing smaller turbines with larger ones that are less disruptive to birds.
  - jerven 11y ago
    These are old, small turbines going offline. They will be replace by a 100 new ones that are going to produce a lot more power. Funnily enough, these old wind turbines are worth good money in pure raw materials. Expect near 100% recycling for them.