#21: Should we like nuclear? with Stephen Hinchcliffe (Part 2)

Part 2 of our series on Energy with Stephen Hinchcliffe. We
discussed the extra expenses involved with manufacturing wind and
solar which are come from more grid infrastructure and power
storage being put in place.


In the future, renewable energy will be a mix and Stephen thinks
nuclear should be considered as a part of the energy mix. 


Benefits of Nuclear:


The new nuclear reactors have less waste than the first
nuclear reactor.

Nuclear also has zero carbon emissions (besides the
manufacturing of the plant).

The new nuclear reactors are modular reactors and are
pre-constructed and sent to sites; therefore cheaper.

Floating nuclear power stations.

Blockchain technology is being used to track where the fuel
rods go and then reprocess them.



Stephen suggests reading the report Managing System Strength
during the transition to renewables.
Managing System Strength During the Transition to Renewables is
a report intended to promote a broader understanding of system
strength.
As Australia’s power system transitions toward renewable forms of
power generation, system strength has emerged as a prominent issue
and has led to difficulties in developing and operating renewable
generation projects.

Here is the report.




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