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Nuclear isn't perfect, but it is the best we have right now. (lemmy.world)
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[–] YtA4QCam2A9j7EfTgHrH@infosec.pub 41 points 3 months ago (43 children)

Given that solar and wind are cheaper, get built to schedule and far less likely to have cost overruns, this meme is bullshit.

Sure, nukes are great. But we need clean energy right the fuck now. Spending money on new nukes is inefficient when it could be spent on solar and wind.

[–] JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Renewables are cheaper per kwh, but it's yet to be seen if they're cheaper when you get to higher grid renewable percentages and need to involve massive grid storage.

[–] YtA4QCam2A9j7EfTgHrH@infosec.pub 9 points 3 months ago (1 children)

In the US we already have something like 30% which alleviates pretty much all the storage concerns. For our dollar right now, solar and wind are the best place to invest.

[–] JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works -2 points 3 months ago

Agree, but the leadtime is very long, so where's the best place to invest in 10 years? Hopefully the grid is much more renewable then.

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