How Reliability Principles Helped Bring First Nuclear Power Reactor Online in 30 Years Last Week

For the first time in 30 years, a nuclear reactor built from scratch came online this week. Officials reported that this reactor is already sending power to Georgia’s grid reliably. Public reaction is understandably divided. While some are excited about nuclear power being a clean alternative to greenhouse-gas-producing fossil fuels, others are worried about potential catastrophic failures.

Ryan Chan

Published on August 4, 2023

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