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Challenges and Prospects of Energy Transition
The chapter explores the complexities of transitioning to clean energy, focusing on the challenges faced by developing nations seeking prosperity through increased energy consumption. It discusses the importance of reliable electricity for grid operation and distribution, emphasizing the need for dispatchable baseload electricity. The conversation also delves into nuclear technology, its current contribution to global electricity, and the potential for advanced nuclear designs, highlighting the risks and benefits associated with different energy technologies in combating climate change.