Comparison should include
- design attributes
- operating principles
- fuel source (e.g., coal, gas, solar, nuclear, diesel, wind)
- scale (i.e., utility scale vs. distributed vs. onsite).
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is capacity factor? Why is it important?
- What are the primary fuel sources for electricity generation in Virginia?
- Why might one choose to build or close a particular type of power plant (e.g., nuclear, coal)?