Zion nuclear power plant
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Zion nuclear power plant is a retired nuclear power plant in Lake County, Illinois, United States.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Zion nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Status | Commissioning year | Retirement year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Model | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Retired[1] | 1973[1] | 1998[1] | 1085 MW[1] | Pressurized water reactor[1] | WH 4LP[1] | Exelon Generation CO LLC[1] | Exelon Generation CO LLC[1] |
| 2 | Retired[2] | 1974[2] | 1998[2] | 1085 MW[2] | Pressurized water reactor[2] | WH 4LP[2] | Exelon Generation CO LLC[2] | Exelon Generation CO LLC[2] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Zion nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Commercial operation | Retirement date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | December 1, 1968[1] | June 19, 1973[1] | June 28, 1973[1] | December 31, 1973[1] | February 13, 1998[1] |
| 2 | December 1, 1968[2] | December 24, 1973[2] | December 26, 1973[2] | September 17, 1974[2] | February 13, 1998[2] |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Zion nuclear power plant
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| Unit name | Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1040 MW[1] | 1040 MW[1] | 3250 MWt[1] |
| 2 | 1040 MW[2] | 1040 MW[2] | 3250 MWt[2] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Zion nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake County, Illinois, United States[3] | 42.4461, -87.8028 (exact)[3] |
| 2 | Lake County, Illinois, United States[3] | 42.4461, -87.8028 (exact)[3] |
The map below shows the exact location of the nuclear power plant:
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Additional data
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References
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