Is nuclear power the only realistic path to decarbonize our grid?
Nuclear power is the only realistic path to decarbonize our grid while keeping the lights on. I've read studies from the IEA showing that wind and solar alone can't provide reliable baseload without massive battery storage, which we still don't have at scale. My own community's solar farm produces nothing after 6 PM, yet that's when peak demand hits. Can we truly meet climate targets without embracing nuclear energy?