Nuclear power now makes up about 25% of the generation of Georgia Power, the largest unit of Atlanta-based Southern Co.

First U.S. nuclear reactor built from scratch in decades enters commercial operation in Georgia::ATLANTA — A new reactor at a nuclear power plant in Georgia has entered commercial operation, becoming the first new American reactor built from scratch in decades.

  • @[email protected]English
    2•1 year ago

    It’s from this article: $35 billion spent / 1.1GW output = $31.8/watt

    I think $31 billion would have been the more accurate number to use. There wouldn’t the same contractor buyout thing for every reactor.

    • @SteveEnglish
      1•1 year ago

      That doesn’t take into account the lifespan of the installation.

      The nuclear can do its output consistantly for 30-50 years. Thats peak solar output, not average. And it’ll need to be replaced within 20 years.

      • @[email protected]English
        1•1 year ago

        I’m just pointing out where they got their number from, not saying it’s a reasonable number to use. You’re right that both lifespan and lifetime maintenance / operating costs are very different between the two, which simple $/Watt doesn’t account for.