Quick facts
Best for
Late-game bulk electricity
Placement priority
Large reserved utility site
Watch for
Water use, education requirement, and land value impact
Build cost
30,000
Upkeep
300/hr
Footprint
10x5
Effect
3,000 kW, radius 20
Role in the city
The nuclear plant is a late-game power anchor. It delivers massive output but asks for water, education, and careful separation from housing.
Placement advice
Reserve a wide utility block with road and water access. Do not squeeze it into the center of a happiness or residential cluster.
When to build or upgrade
Use it when several districts need a single stable power backbone and the university requirement is already under control.
Related building guides
Buildings work together. Compare nearby utilities and services before deciding what to fund next.