Which energy source is more reliable?

Steam rises from the Grafenrheinfeld nuclear power plant as electricity pylons stand before it at night on June 11, 2015 near Grafenrheinfeld, Germany

Steam rises from the Grafenrheinfeld nuclear power plant Source: Sean Gallup/Getty Images

In terms of electricity, is coal still cheaper than renewables as an energy source and why? Which is more reliable? which is more economical? What are the factors that affect the progress of renewable energy construction?



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