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America’s first new nuclear reactor in nearly seven years starts operations

Publishing timestamp: 2023-07-31 17:15:36


Summary

The Unit 3 reactor at Plant Vogtle in Georgia has started commercial operation, marking the first new nuclear reactor to deliver power to the grid in the US in nearly seven years. The reactor will provide clean energy to around 500,000 homes and businesses, with no greenhouse gas emissions. Despite delays and cost overruns, the nuclear industry sees this milestone as a significant achievement in advancing clean and reliable energy solutions.


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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/31/vogtle-unit-3-nuclear-reactor-long-delayed-starts-delivering-power.html


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