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I agree, the book is a little outdated with regards to PV panels pricing and efficiency. However, the solar constant remains the same and so does the problem with the intermittent nature of solar power production.

Don't get me wrong, I very much support renewables. I just don't see how renewables could supply our entire energy demand without sufficient energy storage capacity. That's why I think a hybrid solution that includes nuclear power plants is the way to go.

The main advantage of nuclear power plants is constant power output at basically zero emissions combined with a super small footprint. Having a constant power output is worth a lot, that's why it makes sense funding them.

If you think that, let's say Germany, could generate all its electricity demand from renewables, then I'd recommend you to take a look at the following book (free): www.withouthotair.com/

The main advantage is that a Stellerator can be continuously operated while a Tokamak only works in pulsed operation.

The complex design of a Stellerator's magnectic coils essentially avoid the need for a transformer as it is being used in a Tokamak. The transformer is the reason why a Tokamak can only be operated in pulsed mode. However, there is ongoing research to achieve continuous operations e.g. by means of high-frequency waves.

Much better explanation here: https://www.ipp.mpg.de/14869/tokamak