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Why are nuclear power plants more often employed compared to natural gas and coal plants?
Why are nuclear power plants more often employed compared to natural gas and coal plants?
Nuclear power plants require less maintenance and can operate for extended periods of time before refueling.
What is a limitation of renewable plants that requires them to have backup power sources?
What is a limitation of renewable plants that requires them to have backup power sources?
Renewable plants are intermittent or variable sources primarily constrained by a shortage of fuel (wind, sunlight, or water).
How often do nuclear power plants typically require refueling?
How often do nuclear power plants typically require refueling?
Every 1.5 or 2 years.
What is a strategy to mitigate the intermittent nature of renewable plants?
What is a strategy to mitigate the intermittent nature of renewable plants?
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What percentage of the time during the year do nuclear power plants produce maximum power?
What percentage of the time during the year do nuclear power plants produce maximum power?
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What is a key difference in operating characteristics between nuclear power plants and renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar?
What is a key difference in operating characteristics between nuclear power plants and renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar?
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How does the capacity factor of nuclear power plants compare to those of natural gas and coal plants?
How does the capacity factor of nuclear power plants compare to those of natural gas and coal plants?
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What is a potential advantage of combining renewable energy sources with a baseload power source like nuclear energy?
What is a potential advantage of combining renewable energy sources with a baseload power source like nuclear energy?
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What is a key factor that limits the capacity factor of renewable energy sources like wind and solar?
What is a key factor that limits the capacity factor of renewable energy sources like wind and solar?
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How does the reliability of nuclear power plants compare to that of wind and solar plants?
How does the reliability of nuclear power plants compare to that of wind and solar plants?
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