In the end, if #Google chose not to come to #Bissen, it was because a data center needs a lot of #energy.
And Luxembourg currently imports almost 80% of the energy it consumes.
Think of it: we have missed a huge opportunity of more revenue for the state's coffers. Even worse, we missed an opportunity of rebalancing the Luxembourg economy toward what will be, for sure, a tech-heavy future. An opportunity of seeding an ecosystem of #AI research, promising start-ups, and talent.
Why is that? Because of a dogmatic, bigoted view of #NuclearEnergy.
By now, looking at how Germany's fateful decision to phase out nuclear has wrecked its industry and economy and led to it using more dirty #coal for power generation, it should be clear that the ideological opposition to nuclear was a giant mistake.
Luxembourg had a plan to build a nuclear powerplant in Remerschen, for abundant, clean, affordable energy.
And if you wonder why the proponents of the #OrangeHeart are posting about #NuclearEnergy, it's not that complicated: nuclear power benefits from a constant power production regime, but the demand for energy fluctuates wildly.
Coupling #NuclearPower with #Bitcoin mining is economically smart, as it alleviates the need to modulate energy production when the sun shines and the wind blows and renewable energy enters the grid. During those hours, the #Bitcoin mined can be stored in a #BitcoinStrategicReserve
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