What happened to the nuclear plant program in 1975. [Slippage less in 1975 than 1974, but not comfortably less]

Journal Article · Thu Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1976 · Power Eng.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7353494

Olds, F C

The continuation of postponements and cancellations of nuclear power in 1975 indicates the possibility of a shortage of installed capacity of all kinds in the early 1980s. The years 1969 and 1970 saw only 21 plants, totalling 21,469 MWe, put on order; five of these have been set back to 1981 or later. Some recent analyses are showing some possible problems in accelerating the coal power plant program in this decade. It is wondered what the outcome will be if both coal and nuclear plants slip in scheduling. Costs continue to grow at a rapid rate and each year nuclear and coal-fired power plants escalate in production costs as they are delayed. The following data are tabulated: forecasts made at different times of nuclear plant capacity to be in commerical operation by the end of years 1971, 1975, 1980, and 1985; changes in nuclear unit schedules during 1972-1975; growth in nuclear plant capacity with orders compared with achievements; and nuclear power cost trends by order year from 1953 to 1975. A figure is given that represents cost estimates of nuclear units at time of order vs. actual finished cost or estimate as of Dec. 1975. (MCW)

• OSTI ID: 7353494
• Journal Information: Power Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: Power Eng.; (United States) Vol. 80:4; ISSN POENA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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