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Nuclear Power Plants in United States of America

United States of America generates nuclear-powered energy from 57 nuclear power plants across the country. In total, these nuclear power plants has a capacity of 103282.2 MW.

Name Capacity (MW) Type Other Fuel Commissioned Owner
Arkansas Nuclear One 1845.0 MW Nuclear 1978 Entergy Arkansas LLC
Beaver Valley 1846.8 MW Nuclear 1982 FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company
Braidwood Generation Station 2449.8 MW Nuclear 1988 Exelon Nuclear
Browns Ferry 3494.0 MW Nuclear 1975 Tennessee Valley Authority
Brunswick Nuclear 2003.2 MW Nuclear 1976 Duke Energy Progress - (NC)
Byron Generating Station 2449.8 MW Nuclear 1986 Exelon Nuclear
Callaway 1235.8 MW Nuclear 1985 Union Electric Co - (MO)
Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant 1850.4 MW Nuclear 1976 Exelon Nuclear
Catawba 2410.2 MW Nuclear 1986 Duke Energy Carolinas LLC
Clinton Power Station 1138.3 MW Nuclear 1987 Exelon Nuclear
Columbia Generating Station 1200.0 MW Nuclear 1985 Energy Northwest
Comanche Peak 2430.0 MW Nuclear 1992 Luminant Generation Company LLC
Cooper Nuclear Station 801.0 MW Nuclear 1974 Nebraska Public Power District
Davis Besse 925.2 MW Nuclear 1977 FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company
Diablo Canyon 2323.0 MW Nuclear 1986 Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Donald C Cook 2285.3 MW Nuclear 1976 Indiana Michigan Power Co
Dresden Generating Station 2018.6 MW Nuclear 1970 Exelon Nuclear
Duane Arnold Energy Center 679.5 MW Nuclear 1975 NextEra Energy Duane Arnold LLC
Edwin I Hatch 1848.0 MW Nuclear 1978 Georgia Power Co
Fermi 1281.0 MW Nuclear Oil, 1987 DTE Electric Company
Grand Gulf 1440.0 MW Nuclear 1985 System Energy Resources Inc
H B Robinson 768.6 MW Nuclear 1971 Duke Energy Progress - (NC)
Indian Point 2 1299.0 MW Nuclear 1973 Entergy Nuclear Indian Point 2
Indian Point 3 1012.0 MW Nuclear 1976 Entergy Nuclear Indian Point 3
James A Fitzpatrick 883.3 MW Nuclear 1976 Exelon Nuclear
Joseph M Farley 1776.4 MW Nuclear 1980 Alabama Power Co
LaSalle Generating Station 2340.0 MW Nuclear 1984 Exelon Nuclear
Limerick 2277.0 MW Nuclear 1988 Exelon Nuclear
McGuire 2440.6 MW Nuclear 1982 Duke Energy Carolinas LLC
Millstone 2162.9 MW Nuclear 1982 Dominion Energy Nuclear Conn Inc
Monticello Nuclear Facility 685.0 MW Nuclear 1971 Northern States Power Co - Minnesota
Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station 1901.1 MW Nuclear 1981 Exelon Nuclear
North Anna 1960.4 MW Nuclear Hydro, 1980 Virginia Electric & Power Co
Oconee 2666.7 MW Nuclear 1974 Duke Energy Carolinas LLC
PSEG Hope Creek Generating Station 1290.7 MW Nuclear 1987 PSEG Nuclear LLC
PSEG Salem Generating Station 2381.8 MW Nuclear Oil, 1979 PSEG Nuclear LLC
Palisades 811.8 MW Nuclear 1972 Entergy Nuclear Palisades LLC
Palo Verde 4209.6 MW Nuclear 1987 Arizona Public Service Co
Peach Bottom 2876.4 MW Nuclear 1974 Exelon Nuclear
Perry 1311.6 MW Nuclear 1987 FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company
Point Beach Nuclear Plant 1311.0 MW Nuclear Oil, 1971 NextEra Energy Point Beach LLC
Prairie Island 1186.2 MW Nuclear 1974 Northern States Power Co - Minnesota
Quad Cities Generating Station 2018.6 MW Nuclear 1973 Exelon Nuclear
R E Ginna Nuclear Power Plant 614.0 MW Nuclear 1970 Exelon Nuclear
River Bend 1035.9 MW Nuclear 1986 Entergy Louisiana LLC
Seabrook 1242.0 MW Nuclear 1990 NextEra Energy Seabrook LLC
Sequoyah 2441.0 MW Nuclear 1982 Tennessee Valley Authority
South Texas Project 2708.6 MW Nuclear 1988 STP Nuclear Operating Co
St Lucie 2160.0 MW Nuclear 1980 Florida Power & Light Co
Surry 1695.0 MW Nuclear 1973 Virginia Electric & Power Co
TalenEnergy Susquehanna 2532.0 MW Nuclear 1984 TalenEnergy Susquehanna LLC
Turkey Point 2861.2 MW Nuclear Oil, Gas, 1988 Florida Power & Light Co
V C Summer 1029.6 MW Nuclear 1984 Dominion Energy South Carolina Inc
Vogtle 2430.0 MW Nuclear 1988 Georgia Power Co
Waterford 3 1199.8 MW Nuclear 1985 Entergy Louisiana LLC
Watts Bar Nuclear Plant 2539.8 MW Nuclear 2006 Tennessee Valley Authority
Wolf Creek Generating Station 1267.7 MW Nuclear 1985 Wolf Creek Nuclear Optg Corp

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

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Data Sources

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