Vogtle 4 initial criticality

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Vogtle 4, an AP1000 reactor, achieved initial criticality and began generating electricity on March 1, 2024. Georgia Power announced that the reactor has now entered commercial operation as of April 29, 2024, supplying power to customers in Georgia. The successful connection to the grid marks a significant milestone after years of development and construction efforts. Stakeholders express optimism for the reactor's long-term operation, hoping it will function efficiently for up to 80 years. This development is seen as a positive step for the state's energy landscape.
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This is really good news. It's impossible to explain how much work over so many years went into this. I can only hope these units run for 80 years.
 
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