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Could you name these metrics? Because, nuclear loses according to all of these metrics, for a start: 1. the cost of energy produced. 2. operational flexibili
by derriz 2y ago
Could 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.