Why it's so difficult to build nuclear power plants in the U.S.
Publishing timestamp: 2024-09-06 08:00:01
Summary
Plant Vogtle in Georgia is now the largest source of clean energy in the U.S. with the addition of two new reactors, but the project faced challenges, delays, and cost overruns. The plant is helping meet growing electricity demand, but the question remains whether the new reactors should be seen as a blueprint or a cautionary tale for future nuclear projects in the U.S.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/06/why-its-so-difficult-to-build-nuclear-power-plants-in-the-us.html