Herz

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by Herz 2y ago
I understand your perspective, but it's important to address some misconceptions. Firstly, the notion that the nuclear industry is predominantly government-owned and directed is somewhat outdated. While it's true that historically
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by Herz 2y ago
Using LCOE to look at the price of renewables is quite funny. Also, this report for nuclear use as metric the most expensive reactor in US > Also, nuclear gets subsidies. They are not on the hook for liability. The International Renewabl
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by Herz 2y ago
> It is OWNED by the French state. The French government rescued its nuclear industry from bankruptcy. Okok, your statement wasn't clear to me. Sure, it's definitely true what you say, but what exactly is your point? What are y
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by Herz 2y ago
> "In France, state-controlled EDF's nuclear output dropped by 30% in 2022, to 279 TWh, as more than half of its 56 reactors were taken offline for repairs which had been delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic" I don't
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by Herz 2y ago
I honestly write about nuclear power because I find the discussions around the topic interesting. It is by no means a primary topic in my everyday life, though, quite the contrary. Having said that, I don't understand what you can be i
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by Herz 2y ago
I would be curious to see this learning curve without all the subsidies that renewables received. These are impossible comparisons as the magnitude of hype and wishful thinking around these technologies is incomparable.
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by Herz 2y ago
> Because you don't really care about nuclear plants but understands that the discussion has shifted and now promote nuclear to prolong our reliance on fossil fuels. This shows all your intellectual dishonesty. I'm for any effe
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by Herz 2y ago
I would also add that all these solutions are financed in the bill. Once a panel or blade reaches the end of its life, it is no one's responsibility to have to recycle it. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features&#x
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by Herz 2y ago
What you report proves exactly what I said. You are citing individual cases that don't reflect the broader picture. The reactors you listed don't represent large-scale construction efforts like those seen decades ago. Additionally
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by Herz 2y ago
The cost of nuclear energy is reflected in the electricity bill, not the initial investment. If you look at countries like France or Finland, the cost is very low. And in Finland, it's not "old technology." In contrast, Germa
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by Herz 2y ago
> Until they had the highest rates in Europe when their nuclear energy did not deliver. [1] Currently they are completely unable to construct any new nuclear power given the outcome of Flamanville 3 [2] and cost escalations of their upco
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by Herz 2y ago
It would be even less and even faster decline of coal with nuclear But for Germany the priorities were other than decarbonization.
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by Herz 2y ago
> This is pretty vague. Practical challenges such as? The practical challenges of deferring load to eliminate the need for batteries include significant disruptions to daily life and economic activities. Changing consumption habits on su
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by Herz 2y ago
It's worth noting that California is one of the wealthiest regions in the world, yet it faces extremely high electricity bills to achieve its goals. On the other hand, nuclear power is criticized while France, which relies heavily on n
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by Herz 2y ago
You might be one of those who embrace electric vehicles today, yet it's worth remembering that electric cars were once considered obsolete. They were revived through persistent belief and innovation, despite the dominance of internal c
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by Herz 2y ago
So, you confidently state that the cost of solar will continue to drop while the cost of nuclear will not. This prediction implies you can foresee future technological advancements and market trends with certainty. (funny) Let's consid
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by Herz 2y ago
While the idea of deferring load to eliminate the need for batteries might seem straightforward, it raises significant practical challenges. Forcing billions of people and businesses to change their consumption habits is not only unrealisti
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by Herz 2y ago
The article presents a misleading analysis of renewable energy costs, which needs correction for a rational discussion on energy and decarbonization. The LCOE measures overall production costs but overlooks availability and reliability. Thi
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by Herz 3y ago
"Not expert in the metter" So why are you talking? Seriously, why? Lol
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by Herz 4y ago
Yeah, if you want to destroy whole landscapes and ecosystems to do pumped hydro, you can. But then it also becomes a little embarrassing to call yourself an environmentalist. Simply put, you'd rather destroy dozens if not hundreds of s
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by Herz 4y ago
It is not all perfect, salt (molten) batteries have an operating range of about 300 degrees. In addition to having very long preparation times after discharge. If you don't use them in daily use they tend to discharge over time. And th
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by Herz 4y ago
In the same report compiled by a WHO body, it is also said that there is no statistical evidence in the increase of cancers in the area. This is science and statistics, everything else is speculation based on nothing, fantasy stories. I am
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by Herz 4y ago
You are right, but these are political reasons that have to do with the fear of nuclear power in people, not an inherent problem with nuclear power. The Fukushima plant was one of the oldest plants in the world, and not up to modern standar
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by Herz 4y ago
I generalized. Over a broad time period (like a year), you can predict the wind production of a wind farm, but on a daily basis you cannot consider wind a reliable source of energy. You can't make predictions today about the next day,
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by Herz 4y ago
1) There are countries that simply cannot rely on hydropower. 2) I am Italian, so I will talk about Italy. The Italian plan to get to 100% renewable requires 70x the current world production of lithium. 3) Rare earth mining for batteries, p
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by Herz 4y ago
Renewables are cheap when they produce. The problem is when they don't produce. Wind cannot be predicted, and the sun disappears for several hours during the day. How much does some renewable energy cost me at night when there is no wi