We would have needed nuclear yesterday. Right now renewables are the most promising path. New nuclear probably wouldn't make a dent until it's already too late.
Of course we need storage and backup generators for renewables. It will be mostly pumped water with gas and oil. Nuclear does not fit as a backup.
In the future, the pricing must include renewables PLUS their backup plan (e.g. a gas generator on standby) to achieve level pricing and availability.
Having a large grid and moving to more flexible consumers in order to distribute and smoothen out supply and demand will also be a huge factor.
Of course we need storage and backup generators for renewables. It will be mostly pumped water with gas and oil. Nuclear does not fit as a backup.
In the future, the pricing must include renewables PLUS their backup plan (e.g. a gas generator on standby) to achieve level pricing and availability.
Having a large grid and moving to more flexible consumers in order to distribute and smoothen out supply and demand will also be a huge factor.
In the end I'm positive that it can be done.