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I think his argument is that even when generation is consistently on some level, demand varies. And if you can't switch your nuclear generation into higher gear
by ragebol 3y ago
I think his argument is that even when generation is consistently on some level, demand varies. And if you can't switch your nuclear generation into higher gear fast enough, you need some extra on-demand generation capacity. And if you can't switch to a lower gear fast enough, you can eg. pump some water uphill and have flexible demand.
- illiarian 3y agoNuclear plants plants "change gears" at 3-5% of their nameplate capacity. https://www.oecd-nea.org/upload/docs/application/pdf/2021-12/technical_and_economic_aspects_of_load_following_with_nuclear_power_plants.pdf https://www.oecd-nea.org/upload/docs/application/pdf/2021-12...
- ragebol 3y agoBut is that enough? How fast does demand rise and drop on an average and a bad day?
- illiarian 3y agoThere are graphs in the report.
- Schroedingersat 3y agoBut they don't because even operating as often as they are able, the french fleet makes a massive loss.