Vogtle-3 Goes Commercial / Timeline Of First Nuclear Power Plant Startup In US Since 2016
The project, first discussed as long ago as 1970, has seen delays and cost overruns, but is being hailed as start of new era for nuclear energy
Vogtle-3
Vogtle / Unit 3 At Georgia Nuclear Power Station Begins Commercial Operation
First reactor to come online in US since Watts Bar-2 in 2016 is sending power to grid
Vogtle / Unit 3 At New US Nuclear Power Station Reaches 100% Power
AP1000 scheduled for commercial operation next month
Vogtle / Unit 3 Connected To Grid As Commercial Operation Approaches
In-service date for first of two AP1000 reactors scheduled for ‘May or June’
Vogtle / Unit 3 Achieves First Criticality, Marking Key Nuclear Commissioning Milestone
Westinghouse-supplied AP1000 reactor scheduled to go commercial in May or June
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