Pathfinder nuclear power plant
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Pathfinder nuclear power plant is a retired nuclear power plant in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Pathfinder nuclear power plant
| Status | Commissioning year | Retirement year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Model | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retired[1] | 1966[1] | 1967[1] | 63 MW[1] | Boiling water reactor[1] | Prototype[1] | Xcel Energy Inc [100%][1] | Nuclear Management CO[1] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Pathfinder nuclear power plant
| Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Commercial operation | Retirement date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 1959[1] | January 1, 1964[1] | July 25, 1966[1] | August 1, 1966[1] | October 1, 1967[1] |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Pathfinder nuclear power plant
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| Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 59 MW[1] | 59 MW[1] | 220 MWt[1] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Pathfinder nuclear power plant
| Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|
| Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States[2] | 43.6036, -96.6375 (exact) |
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References
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