Rancho Seco nuclear power plant
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Rancho Seco nuclear power plant is a retired nuclear power plant in Sacramento County, California, United States.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Rancho Seco nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Status | Commissioning year | Retirement year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Retired[1] | 1975[1] | 1989[1] | 917 MW[1] | Pressurized water reactor[1] | Sacramento Municipal Utility District[1] | Sacramento Municipal Utility District[1] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Rancho Seco nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Commercial operation | Retirement date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 1, 1969[1] | September 16, 1974[1] | October 13, 1974[1] | April 17, 1975[1] | June 7, 1989[1] |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Rancho Seco nuclear power plant
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| Unit name | Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 873 MW[1] | 918 MW[1] | 2772 MWt[1] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Rancho Seco nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento County, California, United States[2] | 38.3445, -121.1206 (exact)[2] |
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Additional data
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