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Nuclear is still by the far the best in any kind of metric
by Mo3 2y ago
Nuclear is still by the far the best in any kind of metric
- coldtea 2y agoIf one doesn't count the ever-present possibility of freak accidents, the externalities, or the endless heaps of subsidies for nuclear (some covert in the way of colonial arrangements and other ways, others open), yes.
- ta1243 2y agoIs it really? The cost per MWh generated seems far higher
- derriz 2y agoCould you name these metrics? Because, nuclear loses according to all of these metrics, for a start: 1. the cost of energy produced. 2. operational flexibility (ability to follow demand). 3. operational cost (the average nuclear plant in the US employs 750). 4. project risk Pretty much everything beats nuclear on 1, 3 and 4 while gas turbines, batteries and hydro beat nuclear on 2. It doesn't even win on the fuel cost metric, given wind turbines and solar PV have zero costs in this regard.
- adrianN 2y agoExcept cost, construction time, and public acceptance.