Nuclear Power

Nuclear plants, reactor types (PWR/BWR/VVER), fuel cycle, safety, decommissioning.

67 articles

Articles

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Kursk Nuclear Power Plant: Technical Profile and Operational History

Overview of the Kursk NPP in Russia, covering its VVER-440 reactors, location on the Desna River, and operational history.

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Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant: CANDU Technology and Romanian Energy Security

Overview of the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant, Romania's only nuclear facility, featuring CANDU reactors and heavy water technology.

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Temelin Nuclear Power Plant: Technical Profile and Operational History

Overview of the Temelin Nuclear Power Plant in the Czech Republic, including its VVER-1000 reactors, ČEZ ownership, and operational history.

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Brunsbuttel Nuclear Power Plant: Technical Profile and Operational History

Profile of the Brunsbuttel nuclear power plant in Germany, covering its PWR technology, ownership, and operational history.

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Saint-Laurent Nuclear Power Plant: Technical Profile and Operational History

Technical profile of the Saint-Laurent nuclear power plant in France, covering its BWR design, cooling systems, and operational history.

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Leningrad-2 Nuclear Power Plant: Technical Profile and Operational History

Overview of Leningrad-2 NPP in Russia, featuring VVER-1200 reactors, capacity, and operational details.

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Krümmel Nuclear Power Plant: Technical Profile and Operational History

Overview of the Krümmel BWR in Germany, its 1,401 MW capacity, ownership by Vattenfall and E.ON, and operational history since 1983.

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Paks Nuclear Power Plant: Technical Profile and Expansion

Overview of Hungary's Paks Nuclear Power Plant, its VVER-440 reactors, and the Paks II expansion project.

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Koeberg Nuclear Power Station: Technical Profile and Operational History

Koeberg is South Africa's only nuclear power plant, located near Cape Town. It features two PWR reactors and is operated by Eskom.

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Syrdarya Nuclear Power Plant: Project History and Technical Profile

Overview of the proposed Syrdarya Nuclear Power Plant in Kazakhstan, its location on the Syr Darya river, and its role in Central Asian ener...

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Tatev Nuclear Power Plant: History, Design, and the Vorotan River Project

The Tatev Nuclear Power Plant is a proposed nuclear facility in Armenia. This article covers its history, the VVER-1000 design, and its rela...

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Garigliano Nuclear Power Plant: Italy's First Reactor and Its Legacy

The Garigliano Nuclear Power Plant was Italy's first nuclear facility, featuring a unique 100 MW PWR in Campania. Decommissioned in 1976, it...

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Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant: Technical Profile and Operational History

Overview of Bulgaria's Kozloduy NPP, its VVER reactors, and its role in the regional energy mix.

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Belene Nuclear Power Plant

Profile of the abandoned Belene NPP in Bulgaria, its VVER-1000 design, and its role in EU accession.

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Rivne Nuclear Power Plant: Technical Profile and Operational History

Overview of the Rivne NPP in Ukraine, featuring VVER-1000 reactors, cooling systems, and operational status as of 2026.

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Tver Nuclear Power Plant: Technical Profile and Operational History

Overview of the Tver NPP in Russia, featuring VVER-1000 reactors, operational history, and technical specifications.

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Almaraz Nuclear Power Plant: Technical Profile and Operational History

Almaraz Nuclear Power Plant is a major Spanish nuclear facility on the Tagus River, featuring two Westinghouse PWR units with significant ca...

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Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant: Technical Profile and Operational History

Overview of Leningrad NPP, a major Russian nuclear facility with VVER reactors, its history, safety upgrades, and role in the Baltic grid.

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Civaux Nuclear Power Plant

Overview of the Civaux Nuclear Power Plant in France, including its 2x1300 MW PWR design, operational history, and role in the French grid.

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Gundremmingen Nuclear Power Plant: Technical Profile and Decommissioning

Technical profile and decommissioning status of the Gundremmingen BWR plant in Bavaria, Germany.