2017
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Question
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How much cost will be estimated for the signed agreement for the two new reactors for the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP)?
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20, 000 crores
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50, 000 crores
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60, 000 crores
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35, 000 crores
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Advanced nuclear reactors are estimated to cost $5, 366 for every kilowatt of capacity. That means a large 1-gigawatt reactor would cost around $5.4 billion to build, excluding financing costs. By contrast, a new wind farm costs just $1, 980 per kilowatt.
Detailed explanation-2: -Companies that are planning new nuclear units are currently indicating that the total costs (including escalation and financing costs) will be in the range of $5, 500/kW to $8, 100/kW or between $6 billion and $9 billion for each 1, 100 MW plant.
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