Nuclear Power Generation plant...?

What is the minimum capital expenditure required to construct a 500MW Nuclear Power plant (In US$) ?

What is the most efficient power output of such a plant for a Developing country?

What is the best method of power transmission between cities? HVDC or HVAC ?

Answer:
The minimum capital expenditure for constructing a 500 MW green field nuclear power plant ( PWR type) may be around Rs. 10 crores /MW and above .
Plant thermal efficiency may be around 25 to 28 % max.
For very long distance power transmission HVDC is present day preference over HVAC in Europe but yet to be popular in other countries .
Best method is HVDC transmission. because it is more efficient .

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