What are the advantages of nuclear energy?
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1. High Efficiency Level
One characteristic of nuclear energy is its higher efficiency level over other energy sources such as fossil fuels. This is due to the high density of the energy produced by nuclear power plants. Moreover, less fuel is required to process nuclear energy as opposed to processing oil and coal.
2. Abundant Supply
Uranium is the significant element in the process of nuclear fission and with the world having enough supply to last for 70 to 80 years, depletion is never a problem. Also, since nuclear plants are capable of meeting the demands for energy without interruption for at least a year so long as no maintenance work is required, this type of energy source is ideal.
3. Environment-friendly
Carbon emitted in the air from various sources result to pollution and aggravates global warming. Unlike coal and natural gas that are pollutants, nuclear energy does not release carbon dioxide and is cleaner. Moreover, it has lower greenhouse emissions
One characteristic of nuclear energy is its higher efficiency level over other energy sources such as fossil fuels. This is due to the high density of the energy produced by nuclear power plants. Moreover, less fuel is required to process nuclear energy as opposed to processing oil and coal.
2. Abundant Supply
Uranium is the significant element in the process of nuclear fission and with the world having enough supply to last for 70 to 80 years, depletion is never a problem. Also, since nuclear plants are capable of meeting the demands for energy without interruption for at least a year so long as no maintenance work is required, this type of energy source is ideal.
3. Environment-friendly
Carbon emitted in the air from various sources result to pollution and aggravates global warming. Unlike coal and natural gas that are pollutants, nuclear energy does not release carbon dioxide and is cleaner. Moreover, it has lower greenhouse emissions
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The advantages of nuclear energy are as follows :
- Nuclear energy reduces the amount of energy generated from fossil fuels (coal and oil) and therefore, reduces the use of fossil fuels and lowers Greenhouse Gas emissions.
- It saves on raw materials but also in transport, handling and extraction of nuclear fuel. The cost of nuclear fuel (overall uranium) is 20% of the cost of energy generated.
- The production of electric energy is continuous. A nuclear power plant generates electricity for almost 90% of annual time. It reduces the price volatility of other fuels such as petrol.
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