Nuclear is not suited for balancing short-term spikes and drops in demand either. Fast balancing comes from spinning reserve, batteries (early stages still), re

Nuclear is not suited for balancing short-term spikes and drops in demand either. Fast balancing comes from spinning reserve, batteries (early stages still), reservoir-backed hydro power, and open cycle turbines. Take a look here at how little nuclear output ramps up or down over the course of a week, compared to every other source: http://www.gridwatch.templar.co.uk/ http://www.gridwatch.templar.co.uk/ http://www.gridwatch.templar.co.uk/france/ http://www.gridwatch.templar.co.uk/france/ But nuclear generation could improve its economics and reduce the use of inefficient fossil fueled open-cycle turbines/spinning reserve if battery storage becomes more common and nuclear electricity recharges the batteries for meeting daily peaks.