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It's difficult to measure. There are HUGE up-front costs to build a nuclear power plant, and then long-term costs to safely store the spent fuel, which must be included with the relatively low day-to-day operating costs to calculate the total cost of nuclear power. Of course, in the rare event of a serious reactor failure, there are also enormous environmental costs, too.
Geothermal power is only available in specific areas that have the right conditions, but it doesn't have the extreme potential costs of nuclear power.
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Is thermal physics related to nuclear power?
Nuclear fusion produces energy because the binding energy of the nucleons in the resulting nucleus is greater than in the starting nuclei. The same happens when a heavy nucleus, U235 or Pu239 for example, splits up. These are both examples of nuclear energy, but as we have not yet learned how to use fusion for power production, useful nuclear energy on earth is only available from fission.
What are the dangers of nuclear power and weapons?
Nuclear power has no dangers. It is the opposite. Nuclear energy is a clean source for power production. It is even cleaner than solar energy. Power generation from nuclear energy is cheaper than that produced from solar, wind, gas, oil, and wind energy sources. Nuclear radiation from nuclear power plants is 100 times less than nuclear radiation from coal fired power plants. Nuclear weapons are of mass destruction nature due to emitted nuclear radiation, heat, and pressure air waves.
What is the advantage of wind power over nuclear power?
Wind power is considered to be a more environmentally friendly option compared to nuclear power as it does not produce greenhouse gas emissions or radioactive waste. Additionally, wind power is a renewable energy source that relies on a natural and abundant resource, while nuclear power depends on uranium which is a finite resource. Lastly, wind power is typically faster and cheaper to construct than nuclear power plants.
What energy do nuclear power plants convert nuclear energy to?
Nuclear power plants convert nuclear energy to electrical.sometimes it can be used to enrich radioactive nuclei which can later used in missile warheads. But using thorium as a source of nuclear power we can't enrich nuclei but we can use for electrical power generation which might have more energy than former
Why is hydro electricity is cheaper then thermal electricity?
Well, hydro electricity is cheaper because on on hand you don't have to burn fossil fuels in order to rotate the turbine and on the other hand you don't have to pay for it's drawbacks ( for example nuclear waste is very expensive to be thrown away). I should add that in some countries like those in middle east especially the Arab ones, as fossil fuel is very cheap and available, they mostly use it rather than other nature friendlier kinds of energy.
are nuclear power plants more cost effective cheaper than fossil fuels?
Levelized cost of kwh from a nuclear power plant is cheaper than from any fossil fueled power plants.
Is thermal reactors safe?
yes, thermal nuclear reactors are safer than fossil power plants, dams, solar power, and coal mining.
Is nuclear energy cheaper than others than others?
yes i believe that nuclear energy is cheaper than others
Is storing heat simpler and cheaper than storing electric power in solar thermal power plants?
We really don't know SORRY!!=(
Is thermal physics related to nuclear power?
Nuclear fusion produces energy because the binding energy of the nucleons in the resulting nucleus is greater than in the starting nuclei. The same happens when a heavy nucleus, U235 or Pu239 for example, splits up. These are both examples of nuclear energy, but as we have not yet learned how to use fusion for power production, useful nuclear energy on earth is only available from fission.
Why is nuclear power cheaper?
Is it cheaper? I think costs of generated electricity are comparable with fossil fuels, but less than renewables. The trouble with nuclear is the high cost of building, certainly once the plant is built the ongoing fuel costs are less than for fossil fuels.
What are the dangers of nuclear power and weapons?
Nuclear power has no dangers. It is the opposite. Nuclear energy is a clean source for power production. It is even cleaner than solar energy. Power generation from nuclear energy is cheaper than that produced from solar, wind, gas, oil, and wind energy sources. Nuclear radiation from nuclear power plants is 100 times less than nuclear radiation from coal fired power plants. Nuclear weapons are of mass destruction nature due to emitted nuclear radiation, heat, and pressure air waves.
What is the advantage of wind power over nuclear power?
Wind power is considered to be a more environmentally friendly option compared to nuclear power as it does not produce greenhouse gas emissions or radioactive waste. Additionally, wind power is a renewable energy source that relies on a natural and abundant resource, while nuclear power depends on uranium which is a finite resource. Lastly, wind power is typically faster and cheaper to construct than nuclear power plants.
What energy do nuclear power plants convert nuclear energy to?
Nuclear power plants convert nuclear energy to electrical.sometimes it can be used to enrich radioactive nuclei which can later used in missile warheads. But using thorium as a source of nuclear power we can't enrich nuclei but we can use for electrical power generation which might have more energy than former
Why isn't nuclear energy cost effective?
It is not true. The levelized cost of a kilowatt hour electricity from nuclear energy is cheaper than any other source of electricity except hydraulic power in some countries.
How much does nuclear energy cost per joule?
See the attached link below for a survey of the economics of nuclear power
Can wind power be used for base load power?
No. Baseload power sources have to be as reliable as possible. Wind has a capacity factor (actually electric production/nameplate potential) less than 1/3rd of nuclear/fossil thermal sources.
