Impact Of Large Electrical Generating Plants(> 1.5 GWe)

If size exceeds maximum plant size on Utility system:

• Additional spinning and operational reserves are needed.

• Additional siting costs may be incurred to cover increased substation and transmission requirements.

• Utility production costs may increase due to production dispatch and operating modes of other generating plants.

• Additional purchased power may be required during scheduled and unscheduled downtimes.

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