That leaves nuclear power. Zero-emissions, extremely high EROEI, low mineral use and extremely low deaths per TWh generated. Nuclear power plants deliver reliable power for many decades. Moreover, five-eyes allies Australia and Canada have large Uranium resources, so access to fuel should be assured, enhancing energy security. Nuclear power should be the backbone of our […]
Monthly Archives: May 2023
Irrational Energy Policy
A review of the irrational energy policies being pursued by National Grid ESO and the Government’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). Never in the field of energy policy has so much damage been inflicted on so many by so few. https://davidturver.substack.com/p/irrational-energy-policy-fes-desnz-reviewed
Sustainable Energy Without Hot Air
A review of the rational energy policy put forward by Professor Sir David MacKay in 2008, and the lessons for today. https://davidturver.substack.com/p/rational-energy-policy-sewtha-revisited