Angra-2, Brazil

Overview
CURRENT STATUS
Operable
DETAILS
Reactor TypeCommercial Reactor
ProcessPWR
VendorKraftwerk Union (KWU)
OwnerEletrobras Eletronuclear S.A.
ModelPRE KONVOI
OperatorEletrobras Eletronuclear S.A.
Capacity Net1275 MWe
Capacity Gross1350 MWe
Capacity Thermal3764 MWt
 
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION
Start Construction1 January 1976
Criticality14 July 2000
Grid Connection21 July 2000
Commercial Operation1 February 2001
 
OPERATING PERFORMANCE
Output Life111.98 TWh
Capacity Factor Life81.4 %
 
 
Angra 2

Angra 2 (image: Areva)