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jsc52033, Basically wrong again. Wind, solar and storage, with nuclear in countries chiefly where it exists already, are no doubt the long term future.

"you are correct I should have stated they were expaning their use
But win and sollor are not winners as they use more than they return
and have a disposal issue"

The assertion that no one is building nuclear plants instead of renewables is inaccurate; the global shift in investment and development is overwhelmingly towards renewable energy, with nuclear power facing significant challenges like high costs, long construction times, and technological immaturity for next-generation reactors. While about 70 nuclear reactors are currently under construction worldwide, the vast majority of new energy investment, and the focus for decarbonizing electricity, is on renewables and storage due to their proven economic advantages and shorter lead times compared to nuclear projects.

Why the shift away from nuclear?

Cost:
Building nuclear reactors is significantly more expensive than renewable energy, with estimates suggesting it could cost at least twice as much for comparable capacity.

Time:
Nuclear projects are notorious for long development and construction timelines, often taking over a decade to complete, compared to much faster timelines for renewable energy projects.

Risk:
Nuclear power carries significant community, environmental, and health risks, including potential accidents and the long-term challenge of managing radioactive waste.

Technological Maturity:
While small modular reactors (SMRs) are being developed, they are not yet commercially mature, with early projects facing significant cost blowouts and cancellations.

Global Investment Trends:
Capital is flowing into renewable energy and storage at a much higher rate than into nuclear power, indicating a global economic preference for renewables.

What about global nuclear construction?

While the statement is broadly true about the direction of investment, there are about 70 nuclear reactors under construction globally and more planned.

However, these are often in countries with long histories of nuclear energy, and even these projects are frequently delayed and over budget.
In many developing countries, as well as Australia, there is a focus on building out renewables and storage, rather than pursuing new nuclear power.

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=no+one+is+building+new+nuclear+plants+instead+of+renewables+

You say you don't know how to access AI, i don't intentionally access it myself either but do get an AI synopsis on most all FireFox searches. I'd be very surprised if you don't get one with your Yahoo searches.

PS: I get the impression you are a decent guy, and hope you aren't piled on unreasonably as has happened to the odd other here, in the past. Just you have to understand, while we make mistakes too, a bottom line is that we try to be factually correct based on the best evidence available at the time. You best keep that in mind, along with the link requirement.

One thing is certain, if you make more of an effort on spelling here your spelling will improve considerably, so that's one big plus (other than being corrected on other stuff) for you managing to stick around for a time.

We are here to serve. Cheers.