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Re:First new U.S. nuclear reactor since 2016 is now in opera... by Gare on Wednesday December 27, 2023 @07:41PM (#38788651)
Sure, if it pans out. I'm all for syngas if it can be produced somewhat efficiently at scale. But right now lithium batteries and hydro are proven technologies that can be utilized. That's the difference.
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Re:First new U.S. nuclear reactor since 2016 is now in opera... by galangalalgol on Wednesday December 27, 2023 @08:33PM (#38788952)
If the story I link below is real, synthetic propane could become the standard for energy storage. Extremely efficient production from electricity and direct fuel cells convert it back even more efficiently. Hank Hill would be so proud.

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37218727

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