Nuclear
Main advantages
- Little to no emissions into the air, including greenhouse gases
- Electricity with a very high utilisation factor, leading to low costs per kWh
- A stable base production of electricity with low operating costs
Main disadvantages
- Has high investment costs
- Requires long-term management of radioactive waste
- Requires comprehensive safety management
Did you know?
Nuclear power relies on uranium fuel, which is used for approximately five years before it is replaced. Uranium is extremely rich in energy; one kilo of uranium equals the energy in 90 tonnes of coal.
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