Lucens nuclear power plant
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Lucens nuclear power plant is a retired nuclear power plant in District de la Broye-Vully, Vaud, Switzerland.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Lucens nuclear power plant
| Status | Commissioning year | Retirement year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Model | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retired[1] | 1968[1] | 1969[1] | 7 MW[1] | Heavy water gas-cooled reactor[1] | HWGCR: 2-loops[1] | Nationale Gesellschaft Zur Förderung Der Industriellen Atomtechnik[1] | Energie De L'Ouest Suisse[1] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Lucens nuclear power plant
| Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Retirement date |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 1962[1] | December 29, 1966[1] | January 29, 1968[1] | January 21, 1969[1] |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Lucens nuclear power plant
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| Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 6 MW[1] | 6 MW[1] | 28 MWt[1] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Lucens nuclear power plant
| Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|
| District de la Broye-Vully, Vaud, Switzerland[2] | 46.6927, 6.8272 (exact)[2] |
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