First new Vogtle nuclear reactor enters operation, making history - eviltoast

The first nuclear reactor built from scratch in the U.S. in more than three decades enters service

  • Chris Remington@beehaw.org
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    1 year ago

    The world will not be able to transition to renewables without nuclear power. I believe Bill Gates’ flagship plant got the go ahead out west somewhere.

    • SenorBolsa@beehaw.org
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      1 year ago

      Something has to smooth it all out beyond batteries and smart management systems. Both of which will help a lot, especially with hydrogen metal cells becoming cheaper and more suited for industrial use but there’s no reasonable amount of batteries that could handle it all.