New Energy Frontiers: Checkpoint 1

Quick checkpoint - five questions on firm power, nuclear power, liability, SMRs and hydrogen.

Question 1 of 5 Why can't solar and wind do everything alone?

They are variable and some industries need high heat or fuels They are too expensive They are banned They pollute heavily

Firm power and clean fuels are also needed.

Question 2 of 5 Why does India's nuclear plan focus on thorium?

India has large thorium but limited uranium reserves Thorium is imported cheaply Uranium is banned Thorium is renewable

Stage three aims to use thorium.

Question 3 of 5 What makes nuclear power expensive?

Huge upfront construction and financing costs Expensive fuel High labour at plants Taxes on electricity

Fuel is cheap; construction dominates.

Question 4 of 5 Why did foreign suppliers hesitate after 2010?

Supplier liability under India's nuclear law No demand for power India banned reactors Uranium ran out

Section 17(b) created uncertain risk.

Question 5 of 5 What is green hydrogen?

Hydrogen made by electrolysis with renewable power Hydrogen from coal Hydrogen from gas with capture Painted hydrogen

It emits no CO2 in production.

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