Southern-Trip-1102 t1_iugc6b6 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 2:39 AM

Reply to comment by Awkward_moments in The economics of overproducing renewable energy by Awkward_moments

A stable baseline means that it is easier to meet demand. Wind and solar both do not provide 24 7 constant power, they fluctuate. Thus you need to cover the shortfall when they provide less than required. By having a baseline you do not need to worry as much about those fluctuations because a portion of your electricity production is guarantied. Also, it is possible to ramp up or down nuclear plants. As I said above its a baseline not the full load, renewables plus nuclear is the solution.

Awkward_moments OP t1_iuhpb6h wrote on October 31, 2022 at 12:44 PM

Peak demand is what? 80% higher than baseline load.

Whatever you are using to fill in near 50% of the total demand is not going to come from nuclear. You still got GW of power that are needed to be provided.

Nuclear doesn't solve the difference between supply and demand and it's the most expensive form of energy.