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Nuclear power plants built in the past were massive. That doesn't mean we have to still build them. Technology marches on - we have improved designs. Micro-r
by EricE 6y ago
Nuclear power plants built in the past were massive.
That doesn't mean we have to still build them. Technology marches on - we have improved designs. Micro-reactors solve a lot of issues - including transmission loss/electrical grid fragility/diversification of generation.
- jasonwatkinspdx 6y agoI was hopeful about this, but sadly, it's just not true. NuScale is a great example. They're failing because they can't hit the cost numbers on their pilot project, and note that this project is cited on DoE land that did not require any form of political negotiation with voters or anti nuclear activists. I'd be ecstatic if someone figures out how to change the ROI on nuclear, but I'm no longer optimistic about it. Just saying the words "small modular reactors" isn't a solution.