Kasparas Spokas
@kspokas.bsky.social
Director of the Electricity Program at Clean Air Task Force.
Ph.D. Engineer, hobbyist photographer, home cooking enthusiast.
Ph.D. Engineer, hobbyist photographer, home cooking enthusiast.
"first 90% vs last 10%" ignores non-technical barriers (e.g. interconnection delays, Tx deficits, local opposition, etc) that speed-limit or cap progress. Next-gen geothermal and nuclear aren't just for the "last mile" - they manage these other risks and reduce fuel costs. Let's drop this 90/10 view
May 19, 2025 at 1:33 AM
"first 90% vs last 10%" ignores non-technical barriers (e.g. interconnection delays, Tx deficits, local opposition, etc) that speed-limit or cap progress. Next-gen geothermal and nuclear aren't just for the "last mile" - they manage these other risks and reduce fuel costs. Let's drop this 90/10 view
Note that Ontario Power Generation's recent SMR procurement are coming in around $150CAD/MWh.
May 14, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Note that Ontario Power Generation's recent SMR procurement are coming in around $150CAD/MWh.
May 14, 2025 at 9:27 PM
@volts.wtf Concerns relative to what? This linked study fails to mention key points: (1) the alternative to SMRs was 8.9 GW of wind, solar, AND storage AND Tx upgrades (assuming 1 GW 4-hr battery results in ~$18B CAD before Tx upgrades using IESO resource costs), and (2) IESO sited land constraints
May 12, 2025 at 9:17 PM
@volts.wtf Concerns relative to what? This linked study fails to mention key points: (1) the alternative to SMRs was 8.9 GW of wind, solar, AND storage AND Tx upgrades (assuming 1 GW 4-hr battery results in ~$18B CAD before Tx upgrades using IESO resource costs), and (2) IESO sited land constraints