ENERGY DREAM MAP

Hanul Nuclear Power Plant

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Location: Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

Type: Nuclear

Status: Operational

Year of establishment: 1985 (first phase), 2012 (second phase)

Installed Capacity: 6 157 MW

 

Project Description

The Hanul nuclear power plant is the largest nuclear plant in South Korea with a net capacity of 5 908 MW. It is composed of 6 Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR). Two other reactors are being added.

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Purpose and Application

The reactors generate electricity for the Korean consumption. This plant contributes to generate a part from the 27.3% of electricity generated by nuclear energy in South Korea.

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Unique Aspect

This nuclear plant is the third largest plant in world and the first nuclear plant in South Korea.