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Central Nuclear de Moral de Sayago

Nuclear

Central Nuclear de Moral de Sayago is a 0 MW nuclear power plant in Spain. Ranked #14 of 17 nuclear plants in Spain. Its 0 MW capacity represents 0% of Spain's total nuclear capacity of 15,866 MW. The largest nuclear plant in Spain is Almaraz at 2,017 MW, making this facility 0 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Central Hidroeléctrica de Villarino (857 MW, Hydro), Villarino hydro power plant (857 MW, Hydro), and VILLARINO 4 (850.88 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the Castilla y León region, approximately 50 km from Zamora.

Capacity
0 MW
Commissioning Year
1982

44 years old

Owner
Iberdrola
Location
41.4905°, -6.0805°

Spain, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 41.490450, -6.080547
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Nuclear
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Spain
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
SpainEnergy Profile
981
Total Plants
122.1 GW
Total Capacity
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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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