Nuclear Power

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JEMC said:

Dr.Grass said:

JEMC said:

Dr.Grass said:

silicon said:

Expensive financially or also energetically?

Both. The energy yield is just about positive, but it costs an enormous amount of money.

As far as I know there is only 1 fission nuclear, the ITER project in France, and they are still building the facilities. Acording to Wikipedia, the cost is around € 15 billion and allegedly will produce 500 MW while consuming 50 MW.

Ja that's the one they're trying to get working. Those figures are open to speculation though.

True. It will probably end up costing € 18-20 billion, producing 400 MW and consuming 80-100 MW. ;)

If they can get that 80-100 MW from a renewable source then it could be really interesting.

Any idea how long they last and the energy required to make the reactor?