#23 Daily Tech: Why are nuclear power construction costs so high?

Why are nuclear power construction costs so high?

Nuclear power currently makes up slightly less than 20% of the total electricity produced in the US, largely from plants built in the 70s and 80s. But increased use of nuclear power has been hampered by the fact that nuclear power plant construction cost has steadily, dramatically increased over time, frequently over the life of a single project.

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