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.

  • @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.