Obrigheim nuclear power plant
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Other names: KWO
Obrigheim nuclear power plant is a retired nuclear power plant in Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Obrigheim nuclear power plant
| Status | Commissioning year | Retirement year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retired[1] | 1969[1] | 2005[1] | 357 MW[1] | Pressurized water reactor[1] | Kernkraftwerk Obrigheim GMBH[1] | EnBW Kraftwerke AG[1] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Obrigheim nuclear power plant
| Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Commercial operation | Retirement date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 15, 1965[1] | September 22, 1968[1] | October 29, 1968[1] | March 31, 1969[1] | May 11, 2005[1] |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Obrigheim nuclear power plant
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| Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 340 MW[1] | 283 MW[1] | 1050 MWt[1] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Obrigheim nuclear power plant
| Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|
| Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany[2] | 49.3655, 9.0779 (exact)[2] |
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