#TuesdayFacts about nuclear power in the U.S.A ๐บ๐ธ
There are 54 commercially operating NPP with 92 nuclear power reactors in 28 U.S. states.
Of the currently operating nuclear power plants, 19 plants have 1 reactor, 32 plants have 2 reactors, and 3 plants have 3 reactors.
There are 54 commercially operating NPP with 92 nuclear power reactors in 28 U.S. states.
Of the currently operating nuclear power plants, 19 plants have 1 reactor, 32 plants have 2 reactors, and 3 plants have 3 reactors.
The Palo Verde nuclear power plant in Arizona is the LARGEST nuclear plant, and it has 3 powerful reactors with a combined net summer electricity generating capacity of 3,937 MW.
The R.E. Ginna Nuclear Power Plant in New York is the smallest nuclear plant, and it has one reactor with a net summer electricity generating capacity of about 581 MW.
The newest nuclear reactor to enter service, Watts Bar Unit 2 with 1,122 MW net summer electricity generating capacity, began commercial operation in 2016.
Two new nuclear reactors are actively under construction: Vogtle Units 3 and 4 in Georgia.
And Vogtle Unit 3 was recently authorized to begin with fuel loading and operations!
And Vogtle Unit 3 was recently authorized to begin with fuel loading and operations!
https://twitter.com/nuclearhazelnut/status/1554921699442921472?s=21&t=ii3Zng_j0WZhc5EBd_JyrA
Nothing like enjoying a good coffee and reading about nuclear power & the industry. huh?
Good morning from Comanche Peak NPP, (Texas) yโall!
Good morning from Comanche Peak NPP, (Texas) yโall!
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