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UK's flagship nuclear plant could cost up to $59 billion, developer says (apnews.com)
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[โ€“] sizzler@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Either they run to smooth out the curve OR they run 24/7. Not both.

[โ€“] PowerCrazy@lemmy.ml 0 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

They can't be kept on cold standby, so they aren't running at 100% capacity 24/7, but they do have to run.