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Kobbaen
What do you think?
http://www.aftenbladet.no/energi/aenergy/Britain-aims-to-lead-on-nuclear-energy-2989235.html
http://www.aftenbladet.no/energi/aenergy/Britain-aims-to-lead-on-nuclear-energy-2989235.html
Ample? Apparently the UK has an average electric load of ~40 GWe, and a total, all uses, primary energy consumption rate of ~300 GW. Current the UK has about 6 GWe (peak) of wind installed. Are their some figures to show how the UK gets there on just renewables?Ryan_m_b said:in the UK, ... we have ample capacity for renewable ...
Naty1 said:Just remind planners not to put nuclear power plants at sea level...not a good idea.
After Japan's experience, I was surprised when I passed oneby boat in the Chesapeake Bay...right at the water's edge...although not geologically active, still not a good idea!
Ample? Apparently the UK has an average electric load of ~40 GW, and a total, all uses, primary energy consumption rate of 302 GW. Are their some figures to show how the UK gets there on just renewables?
McCay's referring to supplying *all* energy needs there, including air travel, heating, food, etc and not just the electric load. Electric powered air travel is a bit in the future yet.aquitaine said:Not if it is adequately planned for. Some generators in a hardened shelter (tsunami proof) with underground power transmission lines might have averted the total power loss.According to this, you would need to blanket all of Wales in wind farms in order to get 1/6 of the UK's energy needs.
Yeah. We are still working on the extension cord problem!mheslep said:McCay's referring to supplying *all* energy needs there, including air travel, heating, food, etc and not just the electric load. Electric powered air travel is a bit in the future yet.
Clearly much future wind installation will be off shore in the UK. Still, a minimum of 60,000 2MW offshore wind turbines would be needed to supply the UK electric load, and that's without addressing the backup needed for wind outages.
Britain aims to become a leader in nuclear energy by investing in and developing new nuclear power plants.
Britain plans to invest in new nuclear power plants, research and development, and collaborate with other countries and companies in the nuclear energy industry.
The benefits of Britain leading in nuclear energy include reducing carbon emissions, increasing energy security and independence, and creating new job opportunities in the nuclear energy sector.
Some of the challenges Britain faces in reaching this goal include high costs of building and maintaining nuclear power plants, public concerns about nuclear safety, and the need for proper waste management and disposal.
While Britain has a long history in nuclear energy, it is not currently considered a leader in the industry. However, with its plans for investment and development, it aims to become a leader in the future.