KNK II nuclear power plant
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KNK II nuclear power plant is a retired nuclear power plant in Landkreis Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for KNK II nuclear power plant
| Status | Commissioning year | Retirement year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Model | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retired[1] | 1979[1] | 1991[1] | 21 MW[1] | Fast breeder reactor[1] | Prototype[1] | Karlsruhe Institute For Technology [100%][1] | Kernkraftwerk-Betriebsgesellschaft MBH[1] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for KNK II nuclear power plant
| Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Commercial operation | Retirement date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 1974[1] | October 10, 1977[1] | April 9, 1978[1] | March 3, 1979[1] | August 23, 1991[1] |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for KNK II nuclear power plant
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| Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 17 MW[1] | 18 MW[1] | 58 MWt[1] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for KNK II nuclear power plant
| Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|
| Landkreis Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany[2] | 49.0967, 8.4398 (approximate) |
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References
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