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.
Where are you getting this “$32 per watt” number from?From googling I cannot find anything even close to that ballpark
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.
It was actually $27.3 billion because the journalist was an idiot and couldn’t do math.
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.
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.
Sorry, what article?
The article this post is about did you read the link?
I do not see any link
The article this post is about.
I took it he was quoting a title after the “:” but I get it.
Utility scale PV is currently around $1 to $2 a watt installed, depending on your region. Some projects have come under $1/watt.
But, you still need batteries and a solution for winter and clouds. So pumped storage, nuclear, hydrogen etc are all options.