So you're saying that no nuclear plants are going to be built because of the threat of renewable energy sources becoming cheaper or perhaps other tech like fusion?:
Are you comparing an experimental technology like Germany's fusion reactor to proven wind generation that is driving commercial reactors out of business?
I couldn't guess what energy producing and distribution technologies will be most prevalent in 100 years.
Advancements could just as easily be made relating to fission reactors, so I don't think it's fair to say that large power companies shouldn't invest in more reactors. But, I agree there is probably risk in investing in them.
toomuchtodo|10 years ago
http://midwestenergynews.com/2015/05/01/exelon-we-have-to-ha...
lighthawk|10 years ago
I could have also pointed at Google's Sunroof project as an example of a large company betting that solar can compete:
http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/212363-google-is-launchin...
I couldn't guess what energy producing and distribution technologies will be most prevalent in 100 years.
Advancements could just as easily be made relating to fission reactors, so I don't think it's fair to say that large power companies shouldn't invest in more reactors. But, I agree there is probably risk in investing in them.
DrScump|10 years ago