Nuclear Fission Energy Basics

Nuclear power plants require less maintenance and can operate for extended periods of time before refueling.

Renewable plants are intermittent or variable sources primarily constrained by a shortage of fuel (wind, sunlight, or water).

Every 1.5 or 2 years.

<p>Combining them with a dependable baseload power source, such as nuclear energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>More than 92% of the time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nuclear power plants operate continuously, whereas renewable energy sources are intermittent or variable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nuclear power plants have a higher capacity factor, typically above 92%, compared to natural gas and coal plants, which have lower capacity factors due to periodic maintenance and refueling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can provide a reliable and consistent source of energy, mitigating the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A shortage of fuel, such as wind, sunlight, or water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nuclear power plants are nearly 3 times or more reliable than wind and solar plants.</p> Signup and view all the answers