SrpskaZemlja t1_irust5z wrote on October 11, 2022 at 5:01 AM

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Solar Rollout Rouses Resistance in Europe’s Countryside: Regulations meant to protect green space block the installation of solar panels despite soaring energy prices by CannoliIntoPussy

Solar is cheaper and can be expanded rapidly sooner.

[deleted] t1_irut27e wrote on October 11, 2022 at 5:04 AM

It’s cheaper because it’s actively supported and gets money put into research. It’s competing with designs from the 1950s. Also, economical cost is not the only factor. Space is another literally highlighted by the article

Icy-Confidence8018 t1_irvge1s wrote on October 11, 2022 at 10:33 AM

Oof. You’re right. I hate public perception of nuclear power. It’s such a glaring solution to power production issues. Especially with mainstream support for tech breakthroughs possibly making it smaller and safer.