Flamanville nuclear power plant connected to the grid in Belgium!
But:
- after 17 years instead of 4.5
- costing 23 billion euro instead of 3.3 (14000/kW)
- first mayor repair (reactor cover replacement) already scheduled for 2026
But:
- after 17 years instead of 4.5
- costing 23 billion euro instead of 3.3 (14000/kW)
- first mayor repair (reactor cover replacement) already scheduled for 2026
Reposted from
Kees van der Leun
France's new nuclear power plant at Flamanville connected to the grid, 17 years after start of construction. The announced construction time back in 2007 was 4.5 years. www.reuters.com/business/ene...
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It's even there in the tweet I'm quoting.
I was probably confused because I was reading an article comparing nuclear in France to that in Belgium (where they have closed 2 plants and are extending operation on 2 others).
“France (not Belgium) is adding its first nuclear reactor to the electricity grid in 25 years.”
“for a cost of around 13 billion euros, (and not 23 billion euros) or 4 times the initial budget.”
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/france-adds-first-nuclear-reactor-25-years-grid-2024-12-21/
Much has been learned from this design and build period of this FOAK.
Last builds took 9 years for these largest reactors in the world 1600MWe up to 1670MWe.
Not so great.
The ~9 years for HP C1 is on target.
C2 is already faster.
Size well -C1 and C2 are going to be next
So nog that fairy of negative learning isn't there.
https://bsky.app/profile/aukehoekstra.bsky.social/post/3ldyo4glark2e