Elk River nuclear power plant
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Elk River nuclear power plant is a retired nuclear power plant in Elk River, Minnesota, United States.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Elk River nuclear power plant
| Status | Commissioning year | Retirement year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retired[1] | 1964[1] | 1968[1] | 24 MW[1] | Boiling water reactor[1] | US Department of Energy [100%][1] | Rural Cooperative Power Association[1] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Elk River nuclear power plant
| Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Commercial operation | Retirement date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 1959[1] | November 1, 1962[1] | August 24, 1963[1] | July 1, 1964[1] | February 1, 1968[1] |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Elk River nuclear power plant
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| Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 22 MW[1] | 22 MW[1] | 58 MWt[1] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Elk River nuclear power plant
| Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|
| Elk River, Minnesota, United States[2] | 45.2963, -93.5555 (approximate) |
The map below shows the approximate location of the nuclear power plant:
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References
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