China is building reactors at an unprecedented pace — but the rest of the world is lagging far behind.
  • yessikg@fedia.io
    5·
    4 days ago

    Because nuclear is too expensive and slow to build when compared to solar/wind + batteries

  • Kind_to_Everyone@slrpnk.net
    21·
    4 days ago

    This is a little misleading. There are plenty of opportunities before the 2050 US drop-off to initiate new projects or overhaul and extend existing plants. SMRs are in their commercial infancy. They need time and successful initial projects. With so many under development, the odds are quite good with the largest risk being solar + battery undercuts which is also a win.

    • PuddleOfKittens@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      2·
      3 days ago

      SMRs are in their commercial infancy. They need time and successful initial projects. With so many under development, the odds are quite good

      I remember hearing that 10 years ago, so call me skeptical.