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“The overall message is similar: less waste is produced from solar, wind, and NUCLEAR than coal. And they are very small compared to other waste streams such as plastics or municipal waste.”
emphasis mine.
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“But it also means that a lot of that energy isn't being used. According to the WaPo, 95 percent of California's 2.4 million megawatt-hours of wasted electricity in 2022 was solar. The chief consequence of that waste, the WaPo argues, is economic. In the long run, it could cause electricity prices to go up.”
https://futurism.com/the-byte/california-solar-electricity-prices-negative
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“But delivering net zero emissions will require larger, smarter and repurposed electricity networks; large quantities of low-emissions fuels; MORE NUCLEAR POWER; and scaling up near zero emissions materials production. And, as part of an equitable pathway, almost all countries need to bring forward their targeted net zero dates. “
emphasis mine.
https://www.iea.org/topics/global-energy-transitions-stocktake
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“Lastly, the cost competitiveness of nuclear power will remain an important issue – as renewable energy has become increasingly more cost competitive than many conventional options. Few private investors are willing to go it alone, given the large capital costs. Government commitments and public acceptance will be a prerequisite for the development of new nuclear plants.”