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These SMRs have a 60 year lifespan[1]. The lifespan of a wind turbine is optimistically 25 years for offshore (I don't know whether your stat refers to off/onshore wind.)

[1] https://www.rolls-royce.com/innovation/net-zero/decarbonisin...




Even if the SMR itself were to have a 60 year lifespan, you'll find that the steam turbines attached to it are not really better than the wind turbines. Comparing an SMR with a complete wind turbine is like comparing apples and apple trees.


Meaning: "our ROI figures assume we don't face any seriously improved competitors for six decades."




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