When do we get the next one?

    • WetBeardHairs@lemmy.ml
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      1 year ago

      It is also the first Gen III+ reactor in North America. Usually new technology has some growing pains.

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        1 year ago

        I think most NPPs run billions and at least a decade over budget at this point.

        I suppose it’s easier to sell the population on a smaller cost to the taxpayer, and then pay more anyway.

      • lemming741@lemmy.world
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        It was sold as being modular, with lots of fabrication happening off site. That didn’t come to fruition. It was also not too far removed from nukegate in South Carolina.