Nuclear power is more than just an occasional plot device on The Simpsons. It's a source of energy that lights up our televisions and heats our microwaves. As we explore ways to harness alternative forms of energy, however, the future of nuclear power grows increasingly uncertain. Is nuclear power our best energy alternative, or is it time to pursue other options?
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Reliability Matters
Price?
I like nukes. I even have a friend who' s a nuke ;^D
Seriously nukes really only have one problem, cost. They cost around $9,000kw to install and take 10 yrs Progress Energy just said, one could do many other Alt energy's for less to much less. Solar Thermal generators with wood pellet, ect, backup since they are small steam engines can be done for under $3,000kw. Wind for around $1,000kw in many places, Tidal/river generators anywhere the water goes 2mph or faster are under $1,000kw. While others might say they cost more, I can do these prices out of my very small shop so big business should be able to beat me.
And of course the cheapest energy is that you don't use!! Insulation, CFL lights, eff can relieve the need of any new powerplants and make present coal plants obsolete for much less money..
Nukes need to be smaller, safer like the gas cooled pebble bed types that will cost much less than the monsters now planned before I'd want to pay for them. Maybe the naval sub, carrier types might work if they were declassified.
Jerryd
- jerryd
October 25, 2008 12:37PM
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