Vogtle Unit 3
Located at the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant in Waynesboro, Georgia, USA, Vogtle Unit 3 is a landmark in modern U.S. nuclear power as one of the first new reactors built in decades. This AP1000 pressurized water reactor, with a net capacity of 1117 MWe, became operational in 2023, contributing si
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Vogtle Unit 3
Status: OPERATIONAL Category: POWER Country: USA USA Type: AP1000 AP1000 Capacity: 1117 MWe
Overview
Located at the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant in Waynesboro, Georgia, USA, Vogtle Unit 3 is a landmark in modern U.S. nuclear power as one of the first new reactors built in decades. This AP1000 pressurized water reactor, with a net capacity of 1117 MWe, became operational in 2023, contributing significantly to clean energy production. Its completion marks a revival of nuclear construction in the U.S. energy sector.
Key Facts
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- IAEA PRIS - Vogtle-3 [UNVERIFIED] — Official reactor data from the International Atomic Energy Agency's Power Reactor Information System.
- NRC - Power Reactor Units [UNVERIFIED] — U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission listing of operating power reactors, including Vogtle Unit 3.
- Wikipedia - Vogtle Electric Generating Plant — Detailed overview of the Vogtle plant and its units.
- Southern Company - Vogtle 3 and 4 [UNVERIFIED] — Official information from the operator, Southern Company, on Vogtle Units 3 and 4.
- World Nuclear Association - Nuclear Power in the USA — Country profile with context on U.S. nuclear power, including Vogtle.
- World Nuclear News - Vogtle 3 Enters Commercial Operation [UNVERIFIED] — News article on the operational status of Vogtle Unit 3.
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