Nuclear fuel load in a reactor is replaced approximately one-third every year, and new plants require 3 years of fuel stockpile at commissioning, creating significant initial demand front-loading when new plants come online.
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Cameron GleesonEvidence Quote
“when you look at a nuclear power plant, it basically goes through its fuel load of enriched uranium rods about a third every year. And when you get a new power plant come online, it essentially needs 3 years' worth of fuel.”
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