LazyLizzy t1_is1165j wrote
Reply to comment by CriticalUnit in Solar Rollout Rouses Resistance in Europe’s Countryside: Regulations meant to protect green space block the installation of solar panels despite soaring energy prices by CannoliIntoPussy
Thorium reactors and newer designs are incredibly efficient. On top of that nuclear waste isn't that big of a deal, there's plenty of places to keep it, but the biggest hurdle is people. Lot of people have boogeyman thoughst about anything nuclear thanks to Oil and Gas companies lobbying against it back in the 80's and 90's. I love renewables, I'm ready for them, however can they handle peak loads? Can they keep a stable output 24/7? We have to store excess power to help during peak loads or if something were to occur, what technoligies exist that's cost efficient and as good or better than just running a few nuclear plants in a region? Electrcity transmission for a country is complex and daunting and there's more to it than just "Plop some more turbines and solar panels".
CriticalUnit t1_is4l8j7 wrote
> Thorium reactors and newer designs are incredibly efficient
not where is counts. They aren't economically efficient (Expensive)
>I love renewables, I'm ready for them, however can they handle peak loads?
when enough are deployed, absolutley. There are plenty of countries where they already do.
>Can they keep a stable output 24/7?
Again, yes they can. Have a google of Costa Rica or Portugal.
>We have to store excess power to help during peak loads
Sure, we have to do that now too. Nuclear also requires you to o store excess power to help during peak loads because you can't economically operate them in a flexible manner.
>what technoligies exist that's cost efficient and as good or better than just running a few nuclear plants in a region?
Literally all of them. Have a look at some actual recent numbers. Even Residential Solar is now the same price as nuclear.
>Electrcity transmission for a country is complex and daunting and there's more to it than just "Plop some more turbines and solar panels".
Sure, that's a nice red herring. Let me spice it up:
Electricity transmission for a country is complex and daunting and there's more to it than just "Plop in some more nuclear plants".
Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments