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Well, the bad news is that nuclear isn't cheap and "trying" isn't producing results. 60% of new electricity capacity added to US grids (over 30 GW) this year w
by jqpabc123 1y ago
Well, the bad news is that nuclear isn't cheap and "trying" isn't producing results.
60% of new electricity capacity added to US grids (over 30 GW) this year will be solar.
China currently has twice the solar capacity of the US and adding capacity at 3-4x our rate.
https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=64586 https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=64586
https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=65064 https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=65064
- phendrenad2 1y agoNuclear isn't cheap the way a colonoscopy isn't cheap. But you're right, we need more nuclear power, just like China. Solar is good but if you think nuclear isn't cheap, wait until you hear about solar.