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Wind/solar has a variability problem and storage is expensive. Hydro is bad for the local environment. Nuclear has a minor waste problem which isn't really th
by csee 5y ago
Wind/solar has a variability problem and storage is expensive.
Hydro is bad for the local environment.
Nuclear has a minor waste problem which isn't really that bad.
None of these are perfect solutions. Nuclear shouldn't be ruled out of a green mix.
- gefhfff 5y agoNuclear has a huge waste issue, persisting between hundreds and a million years. Storage isn't that expensive, E.g. through gas. E.g. Germany maintenances Gas storage (currently filled with non renewable gas) that can power the entire country a Quarter of a year. Without the actual need through renewables. Nuclear with waste management would have to be cheaper than that. (Aside from the subjective evaluation of the associated risk of nuclear energy)
- csee 5y agoSource that storage isn't that expensive? What I've read has said the opposite. If that's true then I'll adjust my views accordingly.