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Planned AP1000 Reactor Build in South Carolina

Cancelled · South Carolina · Last reported Jan 2017

Source: The Breakthrough Institute

Project
Cancelled

An unfinished AP1000 reactor build in South Carolina was abandoned in 2017. No new construction of AP1000 reactors is expected before 2030 in the US, reflecting challenges in large reactor deployment.

Status
Closed
Sector
Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT)
Location
South Carolina, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
The Breakthrough Institute

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The project “Planned AP1000 Reactor Build in South Carolina” is an infrastructure initiative in the Nuclear sector, located in South Carolina, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from The Breakthrough Institute.

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An unfinished AP1000 reactor build in South Carolina was abandoned in 2017. No new construction of AP1000 reactors is expected before 2030 in the US, reflecting challenges in large reactor deployment.

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Energy

Location

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United States of America (USA)

State

South Carolina

Source

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The Breakthrough Institute

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Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT)

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2026-04-30

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