PV Gap

Daniel Said:

What are some differences and similarities in solar power and nuclear power?

We Answered:

Solar power has a relatively low capacity factor, on Earth it is not sunny all of the time. Nuclear fission power plants have a very high capacity factor. Both power plants are expensive to build and expect return on investment over the life of the power plant. Both produce energy according to E= MC squared, the sun is fusion powered, while nuclear power plants are fission powered. Fission plants require Uranium fuel which has to be mined/refined, solar panels require chemicals and metals which need to be mined/refined.
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