How much does Vogtle cost?
An updated financial report from one of the owners of the Plant Vogtle nuclear expansion in Georgia shows the cost to build two new reactors has now topped $30 billion, more than double the original price tag expected for the project.
What is special about Plant Vogtle?
Georgia Power’s Plant Vogtle units 3 and 4 will be the first new nuclear units built in the United States in more than three decades, using the Westinghouse AP1000 advanced pressurized water reactor technology.
Will Vogtle be finished?
Vogtle unit 3 is now expected to be in service by the end of the first quarter of 2023, with unit 4 following by the fourth quarter of 2023, Georgia Power has announced. In addition, the company said its share of total Vogtle capital costs has increased about USD920 million.
What is Plant Vogtle?
Vogtle 3 and 4 Project Overview Once complete, Vogtle units 1-4 will produce enough safe, reliable, affordable electricity to power 1 million Georgia homes and businesses.
How long has Plant Vogtle been under construction?
Vogtle Electric Generating Plant
| Plant Vogtle | |
|---|---|
| Commission date | Unit 1: June 1, 1987 Unit 2: May 20, 1989 Unit 3: Second Quarter 2022 (planned) Unit 4: First Quarter 2023 (planned) |
| Construction cost | Units 1–2: $8.87 billion (1989 USD) ($16.4 billion in 2020 dollars) Units 3–4: $25 billion (estimated) |
How much electricity does Vogtle produce?
19,176 GWh
Vogtle Electric Generating Plant
| Plant Vogtle | |
|---|---|
| Units under const. | 2 × 1117 MW AP1000 |
| Nameplate capacity | 2302 MW |
| Capacity factor | 95.09% (2017) 91.25% (lifetime) |
| Annual net output | 19,176 GWh (2017) |
How does Plant Vogtle work?
Plant Vogtle generates heat with the use of ceramic pellets made of uranium. The uranium ore is mined, processed, enriched and formed into cylindrical fuel pellets. The pellets, each about the size of a pencil eraser, are arranged in long vertical tubes bundled together to form one fuel assembly.
What kind of reactor is at Vogtle?
Vogtle Electric Generating Plant
| Plant Vogtle | |
|---|---|
| Owner(s) | Georgia Power (45.7%) OPC (30%) MEAG (22.7%) Dalton Utilities (1.6%) |
| Operator(s) | Southern Nuclear |
| Nuclear power station | |
| Reactor type | PWR |
What is the Vogtle nuclear power plant?
Plant Vogtle Units 3 and 4 are the first nuclear plants to be built in the United States in 30 years. The photo gallery highlights the progress of the construction through pictures. Please bookmark this page for future access, and revisit regularly as photos will be added on an ongoing basis.
What is the status of Vogtle construction?
As construction continues, Georgia Power remains focused on completing Vogtle units 3 and 4 with safety and quality as top priorities. Once complete, Vogtle units 1-4 will produce enough safe, reliable, affordable electricity to power 1 million Georgia homes and businesses.
Why is it called Vogtle?
The Vogtle Electric Generating Plant is named for Alvin W. Vogtle Jr., past Chairman of the Board of Southern Company. He was elected President of Southern Company in 1969, Chief Executive Officer in 1970 and Chairman of the Board in 1983.
Where can I follow the progress at Plant Vogtle?
Follow the progress unfolding at the site of the nation’s first new nuclear units in more than 30 years through the Plant Vogtle 3 and 4 Online Photo Gallery and Georgia Power’s YouTube channel.