Чорнобильська Атомна Електростанція is a 0 MW nuclear power plant in Ukraine, operated by НАЕК Енергоатом and commissioned in 1978. Ranked #13 of 14 nuclear plants in Ukraine. Its 0 MW capacity contributes 0% to Ukraine's total nuclear capacity of 41,092 MW. The largest nuclear plant in Ukraine is Zaporozhye at 6,000 MW, making Чорнобильська Атомна Електростанція infinitely smaller. Nearby plants include Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant (3515 MW, Nuclear), Brahin (18.5 MW, Solar), and Bragin EP (4.1 MW, Solar). The facility is located in the Kyiv region, approximately 100 km from Kyiv.
48 years old
Ukraine, Europe
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant is a nuclear power plant producing approximately 0 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~12 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Nuclear
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Ukraine- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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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