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Re:Bill Gates' nuclear venture plans reactor to complement s... by byronr on Friday August 28, 2020 @12:41AM (#24301423)
The key word is "nameplate", a colorful term implying engraving and rivets:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nameplate_capacity

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Re:Bill Gates' nuclear venture plans reactor to complement s... by saagarjha on Friday August 28, 2020 @01:03AM (#24301519)
Nuclear power is usually run close to nameplate, continuously, as it this is generally more economical.
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