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•11 months 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.