2026-07-12 15:27 UTC
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@wordmark@mas.to 2026-07-12 18:40
Even when #cooling is no problem (it could be one if water levels of rivers drop a lot) #nuclear #power is expensive. Electricity generation costs (new nuclear power plants): According to studies, the pure production costs for nuclear energy vary between 14 and over 49 cents/kWh, depending on the construction time and financing. The construction of new kilns is extremely expensive. [1, 2, 3, 4] Operation of existing nuclear power plants: longer-running, already depreciated nuclear power plants can produce cheaper. The production costs are often estimated at the equivalent of around 6 to 10 cents/kWh. #btw #solar is #fusion is also #nuclear but far away XD
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@Ardubal@mastodon.xyz 2026-07-12 16:56
@wordmark@mas.to They shut down 3 of their >50 reactors. That's not a problem, and if it was, they wouldn't do it and instead allow a bit warmer rivers. Always compare: 3 of >50 is a much lower volatility than what the European grid has to stomach daily and weekly from other sources. If you think this is a show-stopper, then those other sources would be a non-starter.
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@collectifission@greennuclear.online 2026-07-12 17:10
@wordmark@mas.to Ah, every year the same playbook. I'll just leave this post: https://greennuclear.online/@collectifission/114722748870414238