Basic difference between nuclear and normal power plant?

Answer 1

The difference between them is what kind of fuel they use.

A nuclear power plant uses a nuclear reactor to break apart uranium or other radioactive materials in the process called fission. Breaking down these atoms into smaller atoms creates a lot of heat used to make steam and power steam turbines, which in turn generates electricity.

A normal power plant uses either coal, natural gas, oil, or other fossil fuel. It burns the fuel to create heat in order to make steam. The steam then powers steam turbines to generate electricity.

Green power plants use either Solar power, captured by solar panels, or wind power, captured by wind turbines.

Answer 2

Nuclear power plants use nuclear reactions to generate electricity, while normal power plants rely on the combustion of fossil fuels or renewable energy sources. Nuclear power plants produce electricity by splitting atoms in a process called nuclear fission, which doesn't release greenhouse gases but involves radioactive waste disposal challenges. Normal power plants, such as coal or gas plants, burn fuels to produce heat that drives turbines to generate electricity, emitting carbon dioxide and other pollutants.