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> The fact that nuclear (or any base load provider) works all the time It doesn't; for instance, the nuclear reactors near where I live have to power down for
by cesarb 3y ago
> The fact that nuclear (or any base load provider) works all the time
It doesn't; for instance, the nuclear reactors near where I live have to power down for a whole month once every year, for refueling and maintenance. That's around a 92% capacity factor.
- throwaway11460 3y agoThat is planned in advance, though. Wind turbines have additional maintenance downtime too.