Comment on Germany hits 62.7% renewables in 2024 energy mix, with solar contributing 14%
storcholus@feddit.org 2 months agoThe rivers used for cooling are either too warm or too low
Comment on Germany hits 62.7% renewables in 2024 energy mix, with solar contributing 14%
storcholus@feddit.org 2 months agoThe rivers used for cooling are either too warm or too low
rigatti@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Interesting… I would have thought they would have steam generators that pull out the heat, and also have some control over the power output.
docoptix@lemmy.world 2 months ago
All thermal power plants use steam generators. And they need lots of water for that.
kilgore_trout@feddit.it 2 months ago
Rivers are free. Electrical energy from nuclear is already the .ost expensive as it is.