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How does nuclear compare to windmills with flywheels?

• acidburnNSA 7y ago
  Nuclear power plant capacity factor on average is around 90%. Wind varies between 25% and 45% depending on geography. Flywheels don't change that much, they just help between short gusts.
  • godelski 7y ago
    I was wondering when you'd enter this thread. Why'd you take your website down from your profile? I thought it was a good resource (and next time I'm in your area I'd love to buy you a beer. I'm not far from you).
  • blattimwind 7y ago
    > Nuclear power plant capacity factor on average is around 90%. Those 10 % are because of maintenance though. A reactor that is online is normally run at ~100 % load.