Re-examining the Role of Nuclear Fusion in a Renewables-Based Energy Mix — mentioned by lambdatronics

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 08:16:33 GMT

Have a look at this study for a tokamak-based system: "The cost of the fusion-specific technologies accounts for approximately 75% of the total direct costs of constructing the plant" [0] They also conclude that "The model levelized cost of electricity was found in the amount of ∼160 $/MWh." Note that 57% of that cost is due to depreciation of the hardware, and another 23% is replacement costs for materials damaged by the neutron radiation. Another source says: "Setting the capital cost of the fusion-specific technology to zero results in a LCOE of 72 $/MWh, which borders current prices for…

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Re-examining the Role of Nuclear Fusion in a Renewables-Based Energy Mix — mentioned by lambdatronics