Remote sensing photography uses ultraviolet light.

A, the working principle of satellite remote sensing is the same as that of infrared night vision device. Remote sensing photography of the ground from high altitude is based on the good penetration ability of infrared rays, so A is wrong.

B, Rutherford established the nuclear structure model through alpha particle scattering experiment, so B is wrong.

The essence of C and β decay is that a neutron is converted into a proton and an electron, so C is wrong.

D At present, nuclear power plants use nuclear energy released by nuclear fission, so D is correct.

Therefore, choose: d.