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Gen IV and V, as well as SMRs[0], are really the only way to replace the baseload power generation we currently get from oil, coal, and natural gas. Solar and
by multiplegeorges 7y ago
Gen IV and V, as well as SMRs[0], are really the only way to replace the baseload power generation we currently get from oil, coal, and natural gas.
Solar and wind will be integral to the overall mix, but unless there's a wild breakthrough in battery technology we need to be building nuclear to replace fossil fuel power generation.
If people are uncomfortable with the word "nuclear", let's go with isotopic batteries.
[0]: https://smrroadmap.ca https://smrroadmap.ca
- cygx 7y agounless there's a wild breakthrough in battery technology we need to be building nuclear to replace fossil fuel power generation How about a 80% power-to-gas-to-power roundtrip efficiency? https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360544218320693 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S036054421...
- sanxiyn 7y agoPumped storage works where available. Norway's dams are the secret behind the success of Denmark's wind.
- obmelvin 7y agoThis is very interesting! I've not heard about too much water storage despite how fondly it is talked about by some. For those who want to know more: https://spectrum.ieee.org/green-tech/wind/norway-wants-to-be-europes-battery https://spectrum.ieee.org/green-tech/wind/norway-wants-to-be...