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Processes uranium to supply electrical power. Provides an electrical power grid. Emits little pollution. Can store up to 500 units of Uranium.

Game quote[]

Every architect wants to leave their mark on history - with the half-life of plutonium being 24,100 years, the Nuclear Power Plant leaves a rather larger historical mark than other buildings.

Work mode[]

  • Electricity Focus: Basic Setting.
  • Uranium Enrichment: Electric power output is decreased by 50%. Decreases the upkeep of the nuclear program by 20% on medium budget. The bonus can be cumulated up to a cap of 60%. Increases the bomb production rate of the nuclear program by 20% on medium budget. The bonus can be cumulated up to a cap of 60%.

Upgrade[]

  • Holding Basin: ($4000) Increase the capacity of the uranium in-stock by 500
  • Lead Shielding: ($6000) Increases job quality by 15.

Budget[]

Budget ($) 270 432 540 648 810
Job Quality 55 60 65 70 75
Wage ($) 22 36 45 58 68
Electricity (Electricity Focus) (MW) 600 720 800 880 1000
Electricity cost (MW/$, rounded up) 2.22 1.67 1.48 1.36 1.23