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> That's one of the reasons. Others include, but are not limited to: These probably also apply to Vogtle 3 in the US; IIRC, Vogtle 4 was less expensive. Econo
by throw0101b 2y ago
> That's one of the reasons. Others include, but are not limited to:
These probably also apply to Vogtle 3 in the US; IIRC, Vogtle 4 was less expensive.
Economies of scale applies to large nuclear plants as much as it does to small widgets: the more you build the easier it becomes to build them.
- Moldoteck 2y agoyep, V4 did cost 30% cheaper than unit 3. It's interesting if the next plant will be built and if yes - how much cheaper/faster
- chickenbig 2y agoIf only the Chinese numbers were more transparent. Their CAP1000 are licensed derivatives of the AP1000, and are building several simultaneously.