Saxton nuclear power plant
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Saxton nuclear power plant is a retired nuclear power plant in Liberty Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Saxton nuclear power plant
| Status | Commissioning year | Retirement year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retired[1] | 1967[1] | 1972[1] | 3 MW[1] | Pressurized water reactor[1] | Saxton Nuclear Experimental CO[1] | Saxton Nuclear Experimental Reactor CORP[1] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Saxton nuclear power plant
| Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Retirement date |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 1960[1] | January 1, 1967[1] | March 1, 1967[1] | May 1, 1972[1] |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Saxton nuclear power plant
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| Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 3 MW[1] | 3 MW[1] | 24 MWt[1] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Saxton nuclear power plant
| Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|
| Liberty Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States[2] | 40.22601, -78.2417 (exact)[2] |
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