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CoopersDad

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3. We need both: Nuclear and Storage.

Reply to quaint (Original post)

Sun Aug 25, 2024, 11:17 AM

Aug 2024

Never destroy a non fossil plant that's already running, it's irreplaceable.

Yes, deploy small modular reactors but couple them with storage, just as Diablo uses the Helms Pumped Hydro plant for storage.

Ask me anything, I've toured Diablo many times and may be out there again in October.

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Earthquake risks and rising costs: The price of operating California's last nuclear plant [View all] quaint Aug 2024 OP

Non Scientist answer- smaller reactors would also be at risk -earthquakes are so prevalent maybe it's the area. flying_wahini Aug 2024 #1

"I've read" here and there, that nuclear is the best option for large-scale replacement of fossil fuels, quickly. quaint Aug 2024 #2

I've read/heard the same thing. Nuclear has to be part of the energy mix. Auggie Aug 2024 #5

We need both: Nuclear and Storage. CoopersDad Aug 2024 #3

Our experience extending the life of and decommissioning SONGS has brought Diablo extension forefront. quaint Aug 2024 #4

SONGS, 1968, is quite a bit older than DCPP, 1985 CoopersDad Aug 2024 #6

Thanks much. quaint Aug 2024 #7

The world is burning. How long are we going to pretend natural gas is harmless... hunter Aug 2024 #8