Comment by croes
It’s an inefficient way of producing energy. Only 30-35% results in electricity
It’s an inefficient way of producing energy. Only 30-35% results in electricity
30-35% of what? What are the inputs here? What is driving the cost? What are the externalities? And what is the end result in price per kWh?
If you believe that figure, that's still comparable to solar's best ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar-cell_efficiency ).
Optimal steam plants can get do better, exceeding 50% in some configurations ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combined-cycle_power_plant#Eff... ). Steam is awesome.