New Georgia nuclear plant begins splitting atoms for the first time

For the first time in decades, a new nuclear power plant is seeing self-sustaining nuclear fission. One of two new reactors has begun splitting atoms, according to Georgia Power.

This is a key step in getting the reactors into commercial operation. The reaction creates intense heat that will be used to produce steam and spin turbines to generate electricity.

[Good. We need more nuclear power in the US — a scalable, non-weather-reliant clean energy, unlike both wind and solar. If we are to move away from coal at the same time we move more vehicles and appliances to the grid, we’re going to need a LOT more nuclear power. — Ed]