Barakah Unit 1
Located at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates, Barakah Unit 1 is an APR1400 power reactor with a net electrical capacity of 1400 MWe. It marks a significant milestone as the first nuclear power reactor in the UAE, contributing to the country’s energy diversification and sust
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Barakah Unit 1
Status: OPERATIONAL Category: POWER Country: UAE UAE Type: APR1400 APR1400 Capacity: 1400 MWe
Overview
Located at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates, Barakah Unit 1 is an APR1400 power reactor with a net electrical capacity of 1400 MWe. It marks a significant milestone as the first nuclear power reactor in the UAE, contributing to the country’s energy diversification and sustainable civilian nuclear energy goals. The unit is operational, representing a key development in the region’s energy infrastructure.
Key Facts
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- IAEA PRIS - Barakah-1 — Official reactor data from the International Atomic Energy Agency's Power Reactor Information System.
- Wikipedia - Barakah Nuclear Power Plant — General information on the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, including Unit 1.
- Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) — Official website of the operator of Barakah Nuclear Power Plant.
- World Nuclear Association - UAE Profile — Country profile on nuclear energy in the UAE.
- World Nuclear News - Barakah 1 Starts Commercial Operation [UNVERIFIED] — News article on the commercial operation start of Barakah Unit 1.
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