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> However, even if Japan successfully deploys a set of orbital solar arrays, the tech would still be closer to science fiction than fact. That’s because produci
by runeks 3y ago
> However, even if Japan successfully deploys a set of orbital solar arrays, the tech would still be closer to science fiction than fact. That’s because producing an array that can generate 1 gigawatt of power – or about the output of one nuclear reactor – would cost about $7 billion with currently available technologies.
- foepys 3y ago7 billion USD for 1 GW? No so far off of some modern nuclear power plants. Hinkley Point C is currently estimated at £32.7 billion for 3.26 GW.
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- ta1243 3y agoMeanwhile Hinkley C, a 3.2GW plant, currently costs about $30b https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-61519609 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-61519609 So with currently available technology price is the same as nuclear even assuming that $7b overruns