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Niederaichbach nuclear power station

Nuclear

Niederaichbach nuclear power station is a 0 MW nuclear power plant in Germany, operated by an undisclosed entity. It was commissioned in 1972 and is currently not generating electricity. Ranked #20 of 27 nuclear plants in Germany, Niederaichbach contributes 0% to the country's total nuclear capacity of 26,402 MW. The largest nuclear plant in Germany is Kernkraft Gundremmingen at 2,572 MW, making Niederaichbach 0 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include ISAR-2 (1485 MW, Nuclear), Isar Nuclear Power Plant (1485 MW, Nuclear), and Töging (85.3 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Bavaria, approximately 80 km from Munich.

Capacity
0 MW
Commissioning Year
2011

15 years old

Owner
E.ON Kernkraft GmbH
Location
48.6046°, 12.3040°

Germany, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 48.604600, 12.304000
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Nuclear
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Germany
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
GermanyEnergy Profile
1,483
Total Plants
151.8 GW
Total Capacity
CoalGasNuclearHydro
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Nuclear Power Generation: An Overview of Its Functionality and Impact

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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