BBCNEWS The Engineers June 4, 2024 01:47:00
Technology that keeps going up so the plants are getting safer and safer, but with that, the cost is actually increasing. so it will cost a lot. so then you can ask the question, well, even though it costs a lot, do you still need it, 'cause we can do it. another challenge with nuclear is it produces constant power very well so doesn't actually do so well at offsetting peaks and troughs of solar and wind. so, my slightly biased opinion is we need to generate most of our power from solar and wind — certainly hydro where it's in existence — and then use production of hydrogen or fuels and pr...