[koonsolo]

Real question, because I'm not an expert on this. Both solar panels and batteries don't last forever. Has anyone done the calculation on the environmental impact of solar panels and batteries, both production and recycling, vs nuclear power plants.

What is the environment impact for each, per watt?

[ViewTrick1002]

They can be recycled. Nuclear fuel requires a continuous input of uranium.

Generally these questions are centered around people trying to justify nuclear power by relying on the "long life". Thinking they will still be useful on the market in 100 years time.

For both batteries and solar panels if lifetime is the most central issue you can optimize for that. There are solar panels with 40 year warranties available and more costly batteries optimized for longer cycle life.

But the market is already choosing what to invest in. Good enough beats imaginary perfect every single time.