Best to develop miniature nuclear power generators in a 40 ft shipping container.
The US power grid is already stretched.
What with electric cars and AI....a lot more energy is required.
the cost run roughly like this
1/3 energy
1/3 maintenance
1/3 capital construction costs.
Israel and Singapore currently enjoy record lowest costs of roughly $500@acre foot. To get to $200@acre foot would include.
1.)Factory made desalination units that can work alone or in concert with other units.
2.)Material’s research to extend the life of the units by 10-20 years.
3.) Membranes that desalinate seawater without extra force.
4.) Turning brine wastes from a cost center to a profit center.
5.) Converting H20 and CO2 to methane and other usable combustible fuels.
All of these goals are achievable within the next five years especially with someone like Musk.