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		ai_critic 3 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Meta announces nuclear energy projects If you believe that figure, that's still comparable to solar's best ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar-cell_efficiency ). Optimal steam plants can get do better, exceeding 50% in some configurations ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combined-cycle_power_plant#Eff... ). Steam is awesome.

_aavaa_ 3 months ago [–]

The difference that makes your statement misleading is that solar doesn’t pay for its fuel, the sun shines for free.

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