Superphénix nuclear power plant
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Other names: SPX
Superphénix nuclear power plant is a retired nuclear power plant in Creys-Mépieu, Isère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Superphénix nuclear power plant
| Status | Commissioning year | Retirement year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Model | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retired[1] | 1986[1] | 1998[1] | 1242 MW[1] | Fast breeder reactor[1] | Na-1200[1] | Electricité De France (EDF)[1] | Electricité De France (EDF)[1] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Superphénix nuclear power plant
| Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Commercial operation | Retirement date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 13, 1976[1] | September 7, 1985[1] | January 14, 1986[1] | December 1, 1986[1] | December 31, 1998[1] |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Superphénix nuclear power plant
(Read more about nuclear capacity definitions.)
| Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 1200 MW[1] | 1200 MW[1] | 3000 MWt[1] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Superphénix nuclear power plant
| Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|
| Creys-Mépieu, Isère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France[2] | 45.7613, 5.4701 (exact)[2] |
The map below shows the exact location of the nuclear power plant:
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Additional data
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References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 https://pris.iaea.org/PRIS/CountryStatistics/ReactorDetails.aspx?current=178.
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