Leibstadt nuclear power plant
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Leibstadt nuclear power plant is an operating nuclear power plant in Bezirk Zurzach, Aargau, Switzerland.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Leibstadt nuclear power plant
| Status | Commissioning year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Model | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating[1] | 1984[1] | 1275 MW[1] | Boiling water reactor[1] | BWR-6[1] | Kernkraftwerk Leibstadt[1] | Kernkraftwerk Leibstadt[1] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Leibstadt nuclear power plant
| Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Commercial operation |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 1974[1] | March 9, 1984[1] | May 24, 1984[1] | December 15, 1984[1] |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Leibstadt nuclear power plant
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| Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 1233 MW[1] | 960 MW[1] | 3600 MWt[1] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Leibstadt nuclear power plant
| Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|
| Bezirk Zurzach, Aargau, Switzerland[2] | 47.6012, 8.1845 (exact)[2] |
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