Goesgen nuclear power plant
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Other names: Gösgen
Goesgen nuclear power plant is an operating nuclear power plant in Amtei Olten-Gösgen, Solothurn, Switzerland.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Goesgen nuclear power plant
| Status | Commissioning year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Model | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating[1] | 1979[1] | 1060 MW[1] | Pressurized water reactor[1] | PWR 3 Loop[1] | Kernkraftwerk Gösgen-Däniken AG[1] | Kernkraftwerk Gösgen-Däniken AG[1] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Goesgen nuclear power plant
| Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Commercial operation |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1, 1973[1] | January 20, 1979[1] | February 2, 1979[1] | November 1, 1979[1] |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Goesgen nuclear power plant
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| Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 1010 MW[1] | 920 MW[1] | 3002 MWt[1] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Goesgen nuclear power plant
| Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|
| Amtei Olten-Gösgen, Solothurn, Switzerland[2] | 47.3656, 7.96801 (exact)[2] |
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