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PLTD Bau-bau

Nuclear

PLTD Bau-bau is a 0 MW nuclear power plant in Indonesia, operated by PLN. It is the only nuclear facility in the country. Ranked #1 of 1 nuclear plants in Indonesia. Its 0 MW represents 0% of Indonesia's total nuclear capacity. The largest nuclear plant in Indonesia is PLTD Bau-bau at 0 MW, making it not applicable for size comparison. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in Southeast Sulawesi Province, approximately 300 km from the nearest major city.

Capacity
0 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
PLN
Location
-5.4578°, 122.5985°

Indonesia, Asia

Location
Coordinates:: -5.457814, 122.598484
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Nuclear
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Indonesia
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
IndonesiaEnergy Profile
297
Total Plants
108.2 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalHydroGeothermal
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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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