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Re:A first for Canada: New type of nuclear plant opening by ... by adrianN on Tuesday May 03, 2022 @03:15AM (#31245607)
You don't need to cover the entire desert. One or two percent are probably enough to meet Australia's primary energy demand.
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Re:A first for Canada: New type of nuclear plant opening by ... by ben_w on Tuesday May 03, 2022 @04:31AM (#31246012)
Even better: 0.05% (assuming 20% efficient panels and a 25% capacity factor).

Australia is enormous and has a tiny population.

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