Wind energy, hydroenergy, solar energy, nuclear energy – after all these years of development, which one is most likely to become the mainstream?
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Wind energy, hydroenergy, solar energy, and nuclear energy – after all these years of development, which one is most likely to replace coal-fired power or become the dominant form of energy? Please feel free to share your opinions based on your knowledge background, industry experience, and the current situation at home and abroad!
There is currently room for the use of hydroelectric energy, but it is a limited resource in every region; it cannot replace existing fossil fuels. Similarly, wind energy is not infinite either. Only nuclear energy is likely to remain the dominant source of energy for a long time to come. Of course, it is also possible to utilize solar energy, but that requires technological breakthroughs.
Considering China’s energy and resource reserves, none of these resources can replace thermal power or become the dominant form of energy. Based on current developments, hydropower and nuclear power can account for a certain share, while more efforts are needed for solar and wind energy.
Solar and wind energy may become the mainstream, but a variety of energy sources will also continue to exist; the mainstream will consist of clean energy sources.
Nuclear energy cannot match the level of hydroelectric power; the capacity of just a few hydropower stations along the Yangtze and Jinsha rivers is sufficient, and moreover, nuclear energy is costly
Nuclear energy poses too high a risk, and the resulting waste cannot be dealt with; Chernobyl and Fukushima serve as clear warnings
Which energy source will be the mainstream in the future? I believe it’s not thermal power, nor wind energy or hydroelectric power; rather, it’s nuclear energy and solar energy, with fossil fuel energy gradually phasing out. I think it’s something that will happen within 10 years. It is recommended to take a look at **’s energy planning and electric vehicle planning.
I just watched a report saying that Germany will shut down all its nuclear power plants in 10 years; solar energy and other renewable sources will surely play a major role in the future
Do you know how much the difference is between Germany’s green electricity price and the regular electricity price? To aspire to a green lifestyle, everyone has to make sacrifices. Reports about shutting down all nuclear power in 10 years are questionable. Are those the reports from the year of the Fukushima nuclear disaster?
1. What is the current electricity price for ordinary residents in Germany? Do you mean the green electricity price referring to the electricity rate in Germany after the complete shutdown of nuclear power plants? So what is the price of this green electricity? Are there any subsidies or similar measures in Germany for this? 2. According to reports, in 2011 Germany **announced that within a decade, by 2022, it would become the first major industrial country to cease using nuclear energy**. This news is true; it’s a report from Xinhua Net: http://news.*nhuanet.com/world/2011-05/30/c_121472791.htm. Thank you for your participation; feel free to engage in active discussions!