The single-unit Palisades nuclear power station in Michigan has been permanently shut down 11 days earlier than scheduled after more than 50 years of service.
Power company Entergy said 805-MW pressurised water reactor unit, which began commercial operation in 1971, was originally scheduled to permanently shut down on May 31, but after careful monitoring, operators made the conservative decision to shut down the plant early due to the performance of a control rod drive seal.
Power company Entergy said 805-MW pressurised water reactor unit, which began commercial operation in 1971, was originally scheduled to permanently shut down on May 31, but after careful monitoring, operators made the conservative decision to shut down the plant early due to the performance of a control rod drive seal.
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