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Cost overruns and delays at Southern Co.'s Plant Vogtle pushed U.S. nuclear power in a different direction, leading to a focus on small modular reactor construction. The newly operational reactor at Plant Vogtle in Georgia is now the nation's largest nuclear power plant, emphasizing the move towards smaller, more cost-effective designs in the industry. Despite challenges faced during the expansion of Plant Vogtle, including financial setbacks and pandemic-related delays, U.S. utilities are considering small modular reactors for future decarbonization plans.
Source: YAHOO