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Nuclear energy and solar energy are related as key components of a sustainable global electricity transition [1] and low-carbon power generation [2]. They are frequently compared in terms of their capacity factors [3], life-cycle external costs [4], and their roles in replacing fossil fuels {fact:2, fact:3} or balancing the grid {fact:4, fact:5}.
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Sustainable Energy Transition for Renewable and Low Carbon Grid ... frontiersin.org 2 facts
claimA sustainable global electricity transition involves increasing the use of wind and solar energy, nuclear energy, bioenergy, waste-to-energy conversion, hydrogen fuel, and energy efficiency, while electrifying transport and industrial thermal processes and shifting from coal and petroleum to natural gas.
claimElectrification of transport reduces fossil fuel consumption in cars, trains, and trucks, provided the electricity is generated from renewable and low-carbon sources such as nuclear, wind, and solar, and supported by energy storage and resilient electricity grids.
A Critical Disconnect: Relying on Nuclear Energy in ... energypolicy.columbia.edu 2 facts
perspectiveNuclear energy is potentially more promising than solar and wind energy for replacing high-temperature heat sources currently provided by burning fossil fuels.
perspectiveNuclear energy is viewed as more promising than solar and wind energy for replacing fossil fuels in high-temperature heat applications outside of the power sector.
Clean Energy Solutions Must Include Nuclear | ClearPath clearpath.org 1 fact
claimThe European Commission’s ExternE project concluded that the full life-cycle external costs of nuclear energy are on par with solar energy and approximately one-third of the costs associated with natural gas, with this analysis including impacts from steady-state operations and accidents.
What Role Does Nuclear Energy Play in the Race to Net Zero? earth.org 1 fact
claimRegions that include both nuclear and renewable energy in their electricity mix integrate higher shares of wind and solar power without reliability issues compared to regions without nuclear power.