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.
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.