Saveh nuclear power plant is a 0 MW nuclear facility in Iran. It is one of six nuclear plants in the country, contributing to a total capacity of 1,915 MW. Ranked #3 of 6 nuclear plants in Iran. The largest nuclear plant in Iran is Bushehr at 1,000 MW, making Saveh 0 times smaller. Nearby plants include Bunji Dam (7,100 MW, Hydro), Ashihama nuclear power plant (2,700 MW, Nuclear), and Ladyzhyn power plant (1,800 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Markazi Province, approximately 200 km from Tehran.
13 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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