Pathfinder Nuclear Generating Station is a 59 MW nuclear power plant in the United States, operated by Northern States Power Company. Ranked #119 of 137 nuclear plants in the United States, this facility accounts for 0.03% of the country's total nuclear capacity of 205,513 MW. The largest nuclear plant in the United States is Palo Verde at 4,210 MW, making Pathfinder 71.4 times smaller. Nearby plants include Angus Anson (405.7 MW, Gas), Prairie Rose Wind Farm (200 MW, Wind), and Minwind 3-9 (11.5 MW, Wind). The plant is located in South Dakota, approximately 80 km northwest of Sioux Falls.
United States of America, North America
- 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 America — Energy ProfileNuclear 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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