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13. cuz individuals can buy their own solar power?

Thu Nov 21, 2024, 11:15 AM

Nov 2024

or small wind.
i cant put a nuke plant on my roof, but i sure can and have put solar up there.
and i reap the rewards.

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Why are wind and solar being deployed faster than nuclear? [View all] OKIsItJustMe Nov 2024 OP

It only takes a singular nuke accident to negate it's power benefits. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 2024 #1

That's true, but industry tends to favor profits over safety OKIsItJustMe Nov 2024 #2

Yes, that was my point OKIsItJustMe Nov 2024 #4

You were clear enough....the data doesn't lie. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 2024 #5

To me another advantage is it's a lot more modular. duncang Nov 2024 #7

Yes, absolutely, and the IEA makes this clear OKIsItJustMe Nov 2024 #8

Some peoploe who push nuclear do so because of the increased moniss Nov 2024 #10

Well, sure, graft and corruption are always factors OKIsItJustMe Nov 2024 #11

Yes indeed please don't misunderstand I was trying to moniss Nov 2024 #12

cuz individuals can buy their own solar power? mopinko Nov 2024 #13

Here in New York, we're #1 in "Community Solar" OKIsItJustMe Nov 2024 #14