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Environment & Energy

Think. Again.

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4. oh come on now,

Reply to NNadir (Reply #2)

Tue Aug 1, 2023, 12:04 AM

Aug 2023

...even the manufacturer suggests using these SMR's as augmentation to solar and wind. From the article:

"...and can optimise grid use of low-emission, intermittent renewables and other clean energy resources, X-energy says."

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Up to 12 Xe-100 Small Modular Nuclear Reactors planned for Washington State. [View all] NNadir Jul 2023 OP

As maligned as nuclear has been in the past flying rabbit Jul 2023 #1

It's not "part" of the solution. It's the only solution that will work. NNadir Jul 2023 #2

oh come on now, Think. Again. Aug 2023 #4

I think it has to be part of our solution in our fight against climate change. walkingman Jul 2023 #3

I like the idea of these small modular units. honest.abe Aug 2023 #5

Ultimately it would be nice to serially 3D print these in an assembly... NNadir Aug 2023 #6