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Sure, but I think we already know that we build a lot more PV than nuclear. The question is, should we build a bit more nuclear? Even a small change would be
by mlyle 4y ago
Sure, but I think we already know that we build a lot more PV than nuclear. The question is, should we build a bit more nuclear? Even a small change would be equivalent to a lot of PV production, and provide power at times when PV can't.
- ben_w 4y agoWell on that point I agree completely, although mainly because I think it's a good idea to have a diversity of supply and not because it's the most cost effective. From what I've seen, the cheapest solution is a few square meters' cross section of HVDC encircling the planet, but that would almost certainly take a big increase in global metal mining even on these time scales and even when ignoring the political issues.