Darkhovin Nuclear Power Plant is a 0 MW nuclear facility in Iran, operated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. It has been commissioned but does not currently generate power. Ranked #3 of 6 nuclear plants in Iran. Its capacity contributes to Iran's total nuclear capacity of 1,915 MW. The largest nuclear plant in Iran is Bushehr at 1,000 MW, making Darkhovin 0 times smaller. Nearby plants include نیروگاه سیکل ترکیبی خرمشهر (972 MW, Gas), Khorramshahr power plant (972 MW, Gas), and Koramshahr (954 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Khuzestan Province, approximately 100 km from Ahvaz.
16 years old
Iran, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Nuclear
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Iran- Continent
- Asia
- 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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