Why Germany Hates Nuclear Power
Real Engineering・2 minutes read
The Chernobyl disaster in the 1980s intensified the anti-nuclear movement in Germany, leading to the Green Party gaining power and phasing out nuclear energy. France heavily relies on nuclear energy with aging reactors facing safety issues, prompting a reinvestment despite challenges, sparking a debate on the future of nuclear power.
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- The Chernobyl disaster in the 1980s intensified the anti-nuclear movement in Germany, leading to the rise of the Green Party and subsequent phasing out of nuclear energy in the country, contrasting with France's heavy reliance on nuclear power for energy.
- The development of small modular nuclear reactors aims to mimic the advantages of wind turbines by reducing initial capital investment, allowing for capacity expansion over time, facilitating module replacement, and enabling diverse placement, highlighting a potential shift in energy generation strategies towards more flexible and scalable solutions.
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