Chinon-B3, France

Overview
CURRENT STATUS
Operable
DETAILS
Reactor TypeCommercial Reactor
ProcessPWR
VendorFramatome
OwnerElectricite De France
ModelCP2
OperatorElectricite De France
Capacity Net905 MWe
Capacity Gross954 MWe
Capacity Thermal2785 MWt
 
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION
Start Construction1 October 1980
Criticality18 September 1986
Grid Connection20 October 1986
Commercial Operation4 March 1987
 
OPERATING PERFORMANCE
Output Life151.48 TWh
Capacity Factor Life73.3 %