Nuclear power vs renewables: which deserves the climate budget?
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“A town doesn't necessarily choose between solar and nuclear.”
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False dilemma.
A town doesn't necessarily choose between solar and nuclear. Solar's intermittency can require storage or complementary generation, while nuclear provides continuous low-carbon electricity.
The argument also assumes solar is automatically easier without establishing costs, land, storage, grid requirements, or reliability.
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False dilemma. A town doesn't necessarily choose between solar and nuclear. Solar's intermittency can require storage or complementary generation, while nuclear provides continuous low-carbon electricity. The argument also assumes solar is automatically easier without establishing costs, land, storage, grid requirements, or reliability.
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