102 - The Economic Feasibility of Nuclear Power
The Red Line
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Exploring Funding and Economic Feasibility of Nuclear Reactors
The chapter delves into various countries' funding of nuclear reactors and the historic trends of nuclear energy, from a boom in the 1970s to modernizing older reactors today. It discusses the economic challenges facing Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and their potential advantages, including addressing upfront capital costs. The chapter also examines the regulatory standards, the future of nuclear technology, fusion reactions, and the evolving role of renewables in the energy landscape.
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