旧福島第一原子力発電所 is a nuclear power plant in Japan with a capacity of 0 MW, operated by 東京電力 and commissioned in 1971. It ranks among 44 nuclear plants in the country, contributing to a total nuclear capacity of 102,021 MW. Ranked #41 of 44 nuclear plants in Japan, 旧福島第一原子力発電所 accounts for 0% of the country's nuclear capacity. The largest nuclear plant in Japan is Kashiwazaki Kariwa at 8,212 MW, making this facility infinitely smaller. Nearby plants include 広野火力発電所 (Oil, 4400 MW) and Hirono Thermal Power Station (Oil, 4400 MW). The facility is located in the Fukushima Prefecture, approximately 200 km northeast of Tokyo.
55 years old
Japan, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Nuclear
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Japan- 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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