On 21/10/13 19:00, DerbyBorn wrote:
I wonder how much of the cost (and reliability risk) is derived from such
powerstations being somewhat developmental and unique.
If there was a modular - proven design, then it would be cheaper, more
serviceable and likely to be more reliable.

the real cost in in regulatory ratchetting.(government interference)

this is the most thorough analysis I have seen.

http://www.phyast.pitt.edu/~blc/book/chapter9.html


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