Global Nuclear Power Plants
There are currenly 191 Nuclear power plants across the globe with a total capacity of 398710.9 MW.
Name | Capacity (MW) | Type | Other Fuel | Commissioned | Owner |
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ATUCHA I | 370.0 MW | Nuclear | 1974 | NASA | |
ATUCHA II | 745.0 MW | Nuclear | 2014 | NASA | |
EMBALSE | 648.0 MW | Nuclear | 1984 | NASA | |
Armenian-2 | 375.0 MW | Nuclear | 1980 | Armenian Nuclear Power Company | |
DOEL 4 | 2910.0 MW | Nuclear | 1985 | ||
TIHANGE 1N | 962.0 MW | Nuclear | 1975 | ||
TIHANGE 3 | 2053.8 MW | Nuclear | 1985 | ||
Almirante รlvaro Alberto - Unidade I (Antiga Angra I) | 640.0 MW | Nuclear | 1985 | ||
Almirante รlvaro Alberto - Unidade II (Antiga Angra II) | 1350.0 MW | Nuclear | 2000 | ||
KOZLODUY | 2000.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
Bruce A | 3220.0 MW | Nuclear | Bruce Power LP | ||
Bruce B | 3390.0 MW | Nuclear | Bruce Power LP | ||
Darlington | 3740.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
Pickering A | 1084.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
Pickering B | 2160.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
Point Lepreau | 660.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
CEFR | 20.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
Changjiang | 1220.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
Daya Bay | 1888.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
Fangchenggang | 2000.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
Fangjiashan | 2024.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
Fuqing | 4000.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
Hongyanhe | 4183.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
Ling Ao | 3914.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
Ningde | 4072.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
Qinshan 2 | 4101.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
Tianwan | 1980.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
Yangjiang | 4000.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
Dukonavy | 2040.0 MW | Nuclear | CEZ Group | ||
Temelรญn | 2133.0 MW | Nuclear | 2002 | CEZ Group | |
Loviisa Y1 | 992.0 MW | Nuclear | Fortum Power & Heat Power | ||
Olkiluoto 1 | 1760.0 MW | Nuclear | Teollisuuden Voima Oyj | ||
BELLEVILLE | 2620.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
BLAYAIS | 3640.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
BUGEY | 3580.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
CATTENOM | 5200.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
CHINON | 3620.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
CHOOZ | 3000.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
CIVAUX | 2990.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
CRUAS | 3660.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
DAMPIERRE | 3560.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
FLAMANVILLE | 2660.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
GOLFECH | 2620.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
GRAVELINES | 5460.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
NOGENT | 2620.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
PALUEL | 5320.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
PENLY | 2660.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
ST ALBAN | 2670.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
ST LAURENT | 1830.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
TRICASTIN 1 | 3660.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
BROKDORF | 1480.0 MW | Nuclear | 1986 | ||
EMSLAND | 1406.0 MW | Nuclear | 1988 | ||
Grohnde | 1360.0 MW | Nuclear | 1985 | E.ON Kernkraft GmbH | |
ISAR-2 | 1485.0 MW | Nuclear | 1988 | ||
Kernkraft Gundremmingen | 2572.0 MW | Nuclear | 1984 | Kernkraftwerk Gundremmingen GmbH (KGG) | |
NECKARWESTHEIM-2 | 1400.0 MW | Nuclear | 1989 | ||
PHILIPPSBURG-2 | 1468.0 MW | Nuclear | 1984 | ||
Paksi Atomerลmลฑ | 1886.8 MW | Nuclear | |||
DAE RAJASTHAN | 100.0 MW | Nuclear | 1972 | ||
KAIGA | 880.0 MW | Nuclear | 2004 | ||
KAKRAPARA | 440.0 MW | Nuclear | 1993 | ||
KUNDANKULAM | 2000.0 MW | Nuclear | 2015 | ||
Kudankulam | 2000.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
M.A.P.P. | 440.0 MW | Nuclear | 1984 | ||
N.A.P.S | 440.0 MW | Nuclear | 1990 | ||
R.A.P.S. | 1080.0 MW | Nuclear | 2000 | ||
TARAPUR | 1400.0 MW | Nuclear | 1996 | ||
Bushehr | 1000.0 MW | Nuclear | 2011 | Nuclear Power Production and Development Company of Iran | |
Fukushima Daina | 4400.0 MW | Nuclear | Tokyo | ||
Genkai | 3478.0 MW | Nuclear | Kyushu | ||
Hamaoka | 3617.0 MW | Nuclear | Chubu | ||
Higashi-Dori | 1100.0 MW | Nuclear | Tohoku | ||
Ikata | 2022.0 MW | Nuclear | Shikoku | ||
Kashiwazaki Kariwa | 8212.0 MW | Nuclear | Tokyo | ||
Mihama | 826.0 MW | Nuclear | Kansai | ||
Onagawa | 2174.0 MW | Nuclear | Tohoku | ||
Shika | 1746.0 MW | Nuclear | Hokuriku | ||
Shimane | 820.0 MW | Nuclear | Chugoku | ||
Takahama | 3392.0 MW | Nuclear | Kansai | ||
Tokai Daini | 1100.0 MW | Nuclear | Japan Atomic Power Co. | ||
Tomari | 2000.0 MW | Nuclear | Hokkaido | ||
Tsuruga | 1160.0 MW | Nuclear | Japan Atomic Power Co. | ||
Laguna Verde | 1510.0 MW | Nuclear | CFE | ||
Borssele Nuclear Power Station | 485.0 MW | Nuclear | 1973 | EPZ | |
Chasnupp | 1330.0 MW | Nuclear | Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission | ||
Kanupp | 137.0 MW | Nuclear | 1971 | Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission | |
NPP Cernavoda | 1298.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
Balakovo NPP | 4000.0 MW | Nuclear | JSC "Concern Rosenergoatom" | ||
Beloyarsk | 1480.0 MW | Nuclear | 1964 | Rosatom | |
Bilibino | 48.0 MW | Nuclear | JSC "Concern Rosenergoatom" | ||
Kalinn NPP | 4000.0 MW | Nuclear | JSC "Concern Rosenergoatom" | ||
Kola NPP | 1760.0 MW | Nuclear | JSC "Concern Rosenergoatom" | ||
Kursk | 4000.0 MW | Nuclear | JSC "Concern Rosenergoatom" | ||
Leningrad NPP | 4000.0 MW | Nuclear | JSC "Concern Rosenergoatom" | ||
Novovoronezh | 1880.0 MW | Nuclear | JSC "Concern Rosenergoatom" | ||
Rostov NPP | 4000.0 MW | Nuclear | 2001 | Rosatom | |
Smolensk | 3000.0 MW | Nuclear | JSC "Concern Rosenergoatom" | ||
Bohunice Nuclear Power Plant Slovakia | 880.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
Mochovce Nuclear Power Plant Slovakia | 880.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
Krsko (NEK) | 696.0 MW | Nuclear | |||
How does nuclear power plants generate electricity?
Electricity is generated from nuclear power through a process called nuclear fission.
Inside a nuclear reactor, uranium fuel rods are submerged in water. When the uranium atoms in the fuel rods are struck by neutrons, they split apart, releasing heat and more neutrons. This process is called nuclear fission, the heat generated by the fission process is used to create steam, which drives a turbine connected to a generator, producing electricity.
In a nuclear power plant, the steam used to drive the turbine is created in a closed loop system. The heat generated by the nuclear reaction is used to heat water in a separate loop, which is then circulated through a steam generator, where it heats another loop of water to create steam. The steam then drives the turbine connected to a generator, producing electricity. After passing through the turbine, the steam is condensed back into water and returned to the steam generator to be heated again.
How much electricity is generated from nuclear power each year?
According to the latest data from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the global nuclear power capacity reached 392 GW at the end of 2020, generating 2,484 TWh of electricity annually.
Which country is the largest produced or nuclear power?
The largest nuclear power producer is the United States, with an installed capacity of 94 GW and an annual generation of 789 TWh. Other leading nuclear power producers include France, China, Japan, and Russia.
Is nuclear power is a renewable energy source?
No, nuclear power is not considered a renewable energy source. Although nuclear fuel, typically uranium, is naturally occurring, it is a finite resource, and the fuel supply must be mined, processed, and enriched before it can be used in nuclear power plants.
Is nuclear power environmentally friendly?
The process of nuclear power generation involves a nuclear chain reaction that produces heat, which is then used to generate electricity. The fuel is consumed during the process, and nuclear waste that is produced remains radioactive for thousands of years, presenting challenges for long-term storage and disposal.
While nuclear power is a low-carbon source of energy that does not produce greenhouse gas emissions during operation, it does present several challenges, including nuclear waste disposal, nuclear safety, and proliferation risks. The use of nuclear power remains a controversial topic and is subject to ongoing debate and scrutiny.
Data Information
This data is a derivitive set of data gathered by source mentioned below.
Data Sources
Global Energy Observatory/Google/KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm/Enipedia/World Resources Institute/database.earth
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