Maine Yankee nuclear power plant
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Maine Yankee nuclear power plant is a retired nuclear power plant in Lincoln County, Maine, United States.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Maine Yankee nuclear power plant
| Status | Commissioning year | Retirement year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retired[1] | 1972[1] | 1997[1] | 900 MW[1] | Pressurized water reactor[1] | Maine Yankee Atomic Power CO[1] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Maine Yankee nuclear power plant
| Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Commercial operation | Retirement date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 1968[1] | October 23, 1972[1] | November 8, 1972[1] | December 28, 1972[1] | August 1, 1997[1] |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Maine Yankee nuclear power plant
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| Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 860 MW[1] | 825 MW[1] | 2630 MWt[1] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Maine Yankee nuclear power plant
| Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|
| Lincoln County, Maine, United States[2] | 43.9511, -69.6953 (exact)[2] |
The map below shows the exact location of the nuclear power plant:
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Additional data
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