Biblis nuclear power plant
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Other names: KWB
Biblis nuclear power plant is a retired nuclear power plant in Kreis Bergstraße, Hessen, Germany.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Biblis nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Status | Commissioning year | Retirement year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Retired[1] | 1975[1] | 2011[1] | 1225 MW[1] | Pressurized water reactor[1] | RWE Power AG [100%][1] | RWE Power[1] |
| B | Retired[2] | 1977[2] | 2011[2] | 1300 MW[2] | Pressurized water reactor[2] | RWE Power AG [100%][2] | RWE Power[2] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Biblis nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Commercial operation | Retirement date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | January 1, 1970[1] | July 16, 1974[1] | August 25, 1974[1] | February 26, 1975[1] | August 6, 2011[1] |
| B | February 1, 1972[2] | March 25, 1976[2] | April 25, 1976[2] | January 31, 1977[2] | August 6, 2011[2] |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Biblis nuclear power plant
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| Unit name | Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1167 MW[1] | 1146 MW[1] | 3517 MWt[1] |
| B | 1240 MW[2] | 1178 MW[2] | 3733 MWt[2] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Biblis nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| A | Kreis Bergstraße, Hessen, Germany[3] | 49.7093, 8.4148 (exact) |
| B | Kreis Bergstraße, Hessen, Germany[3] | 49.7093, 8.4148 (exact) |
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References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 https://web.archive.org/web/20211024014219/https://pris.iaea.org/PRIS/CountryStatistics/ReactorDetails.aspx?current=85. Archived from the original on 2021-10-24.
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