Development Prospects for Nuclear and Solar Energy in The U.S.

Abstract

Global-wise, Fossil fuels dominate the global energy mix currently with significant drawbacks, for example, increasing prices, harmful byproducts emissions, etc. Realizing this, the U.S. stepped their first step out towards a carbon neutrality world by introducing their ambitious plan of net-zero emissions by 2050. Since then, the development of Renewable Energy has been strongly promoted in the U.S. Two most potential energies, solar and nuclear energy, are aggressively evolving and spreading across the U.S. Solar energy favors the society's needs by its lower cost and higher efficiency while the nuclear energy leads the RE (renewable energy) mix according to its huge potential. This article will introduce you to all the significant knowledge that you need to know in order to compare them and get conclusions. It’s short but precise, advantages and disadvantages of each will be shown objectively and some subjective comparison in the end will enhance your thinking and help your understanding.