2i. Nuclear
What is Nuclear Energy?
Nuclear energy comes from splitting atoms in a reactor, releasing large amounts of thermal energy. The thermal energy is used to heat water into steam. The steam turns a turbine and generates electricity.
Advantages of Nuclear Energy
- -Nuclear energy has no carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
- -It can reliably meet high baseload, or electrical grid demands reliably.
Disadvantages of Nuclear Energy
- -Nuclear energy creates radioactive waste.
- -Managing the waste is difficult and building a nuclear energy plant comes with high capital costs and regulations.