Why do nuclear power plants produce so much energy?

Question

If nuclear power plants boil water to turn a turbine to make energy then why do they make more energy than a coal power plant that does the same?

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Answer 1

The turbines are scaled up because the energy output is way greater. I worked in power plants all over for 15 years. Everything in PWR (pressurized water reactor) is bigger than a coal or gas fired (even smaller) fired power plant.