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Bell Bend Nuclear Power Plant

Nuclear

Bell Bend Nuclear Power Plant is a 0 MW nuclear power plant in the United States, with its commissioning year not specified. Ranked #120 of 137 nuclear plants in the United States. Its 0 MW capacity accounts for 0% of the total nuclear capacity of 205,513 MW. The largest nuclear plant in the United States is Palo Verde at 4,210 MW, making Bell Bend 0 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include TalenEnergy Susquehanna (2532 MW, Nuclear), Susquehanna Steam Electric Station (2532 MW, Nuclear), and Moxie Freedom Generation Plant (1058 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Pennsylvania, approximately 150 km northwest of Philadelphia.

Capacity
0 MW
Commissioning Year
2020

6 years old

Owner
PPL Corporation
Location
41.0833°, -76.1500°

United States of America, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 41.083300, -76.150000
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Nuclear
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
United States of AmericaEnergy Profile
10,047
Total Plants
1386.4 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalNuclearHydro
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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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