Michigan nuclear plant shows the challenges the U.S. will face in safely restarting old reactors

The Palisades nuclear power plant in Michigan is set to restart operations after being shut down for eventual dismantling, aiming to become the first U.S. reactor to do so. Owned by Holtec International, the plant faces major repairs to its aging steam generators, with damaged tubes found during inspections. Backed by significant financial support, including a $1.5 billion loan guarantee from the Department of Energy, the restart project highlights the challenges of bringing aging reactors back online amidst industry struggles with competition from natural gas and renewables.

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