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As of end of August 2013, there are 434 working nuclear power reactors (with total rated power 370.543 Gigawatt plus 69 nuclear power reactors under construction (with total rated power 67.196 Giagawatt).
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How many nuclear power plants is China building?
In China, approximately two power stations are being built each week.
How are nuclear power plants licensed and regulated?
In the US, the US NRC their rule books are many tens of thousands of pages long.
Who invented nuclear power plants?
Leo Szilard invented nuclear reactors in 1933 and patented the idea in 1934 (GB630726) however for many reasons nothing could be done with the idea until after World War 2.EBR-1 in the United States was one of the first experimental nuclear power plants. On December 21, 1951 it produced enough power to light the whole building.The worlds first nuclear power plant became operational on June 27, 1954 Obninsk Russia just outside Moscow.
What are some of the issues of nuclear power plants?
Nuclear power amounts for a somewhat large portion of our the energy that we use. However, nuclear spills can be devastating. When a nuclear power plant leaks, radioactive material is released into the environment. This material is extremely harmful to humans and can cause many health problems and cancer. Radiation is spread through the air. It can take many years for the harmful material in the environment to go away. One of the most well-known nuclear accidents was the disaster at Chernobyl. Also, the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan recently had a spill.
How many nuclear reactors are in Michigan?
There are three nuclear power plants in Michigan. Enrico Fermi, Donald C. Cook and Palisades have one, two and one operating reactors, respectively. As regards active nuclear reactors used for generating electric power, that's the list. The count is one plus two plus one, or four reactors.
Where is nuclear energy?
Nuclear energy is generated in nuclear power plants, of which there are many.
How many less tons of greenhouse gases are emitted from nuclear power plants?
Nuclear power plants emit no greenhouse gases at all.
How many nuclear power plants are in Fiji?
None
How many nuclear power plants in Germany?
17
How many nuclear power plants are in Pennsylvania?
six
How many nuclear power plants are presently in the US?
104 operating Nuclear Power units
How many nuclear power plants are there in the New Zealand?
None
How many people agree to nuclear power plants?
agree
How many U.S. nuclear power plants?
104 operating reactors
How many nuclear power plants do you have in the US?
At present 104 in operation
How many nuclear power plants in NJ?
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How many nuclear power plants in Arizona?
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