Indústrias Nucleares do Brasil is a 0 MW nuclear power plant in Brazil, operated by Indústrias Nucleares do Brasil since its commissioning year is not specified. Ranked #4 of 4 nuclear plants in Brazil, it contributes 0% to Brazil's total nuclear capacity of 3,980 MW. The largest nuclear plant in Brazil is Angra Nuclear Power Plant at 1,990 MW, making Indústrias Nucleares do Brasil 0 times smaller. Nearby plants include Funil (216 MW, Hydro), Lavrinhas (30 MW, Hydro), and Queluz (30 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the state of Rio de Janeiro, approximately 100 km from the city of Rio de Janeiro.
44 years old
Brazil, South America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Nuclear
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Brazil- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Nuclear power generation is a process that harnesses the energy released from nuclear fission to produce electricity. At its core, nuclear fission involves splitting the nuclei of heavy atoms, such as uranium-235 or plutonium-239, into lighter nuclei, which releases a significant amount of heat. This heat is used to produce steam, which drives turbines connected to generators, ultimately converting thermal energy into electrical energy. As of now, there are 243 nuclear power plants operating worldwide across 32 countries, with a total installed capacity of 534.0 gigawatts (GW). The United States leads with 68 plants generating 130.7 GW, followed by Japan with 26 plants at 72.8 GW, and France with 19 plants at 63.1 GW. Other notable contributors include South Korea and China, with 11 and 14 plants producing 49.8 GW and 45.2 GW, respectively.
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