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The main advantage of nuclear power plants is constant power output at basically zero emissions combined with a super small footprint. Having a constant power o
by sac_ 4y ago
The main advantage of nuclear power plants is constant power output at basically zero emissions combined with a super small footprint. Having a constant power output is worth a lot, that's why it makes sense funding them.
If you think that, let's say Germany, could generate all its electricity demand from renewables, then I'd recommend you to take a look at the following book (free): www.withouthotair.com/
- the_why_of_y 4y agoThis book is from 2008, and, while reportedly very good for its time, now out of date. https://www.carboncommentary.com/blog/2017/3/30/l6qcqgoedse1wmjjz87t09usoq6jva https://www.carboncommentary.com/blog/2017/3/30/l6qcqgoedse1... In particular, nobody back then anticipated how quickly solar PV prices would drop. https://rameznaam.com/2020/05/14/solars-future-is-insanely-cheap-2020/ https://rameznaam.com/2020/05/14/solars-future-is-insanely-c...
- sac_ 4y agoI agree, the book is a little outdated with regards to PV panels pricing and efficiency. However, the solar constant remains the same and so does the problem with the intermittent nature of solar power production. Don't get me wrong, I very much support renewables. I just don't see how renewables could supply our entire energy demand without sufficient energy storage capacity. That's why I think a hybrid solution that includes nuclear power plants is the way to go.