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Vogtle Part 1: The Nuclear Renaissance That Wasn't
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Vogtle Part 1: The Nuclear Renaissance That Wasn't

A cold start for the American nuclear revival

James Krellenstein returns to dig into what went wrong at Vogtle and why the nuclear “Renaissance” of the early 2000’s ended up a flop. Specifically, we discuss the competitive dynamics in the nuclear energy sector, particularly involving Westinghouse and South Korean firms. Key points include the implications of the U.S. government's support for Westinghouse, the complexities of international technology transfer, and the potential for collaboration between U.S. and Korean companies in reactor projects.

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