Vogtle Unit 4
Also situated at the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant in Waynesboro, Georgia, USA, Vogtle Unit 4 is a companion to Unit 3 and represents a major step forward for U.S. nuclear energy. This AP1000 reactor, with a net capacity of 1117 MWe, entered commercial operation in 2024, bolstering the region's c
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Vogtle Unit 4
Status: OPERATIONAL Category: POWER Country: USA USA Type: AP1000 AP1000 Capacity: 1117 MWe
Overview
Also situated at the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant in Waynesboro, Georgia, USA, Vogtle Unit 4 is a companion to Unit 3 and represents a major step forward for U.S. nuclear energy. This AP1000 reactor, with a net capacity of 1117 MWe, entered commercial operation in 2024, bolstering the region's carbon-free energy supply. Its successful commissioning underscores renewed interest in nuclear power as a sustainable energy source.
Key Facts
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- IAEA PRIS - Vogtle-4 [UNVERIFIED] — Official reactor data from the International Atomic Energy Agency's Power Reactor Information System.
- NRC - Power Reactor List — U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission listing of operating power reactors, including Vogtle Unit 4.
- Wikipedia - Vogtle Electric Generating Plant — Detailed overview of the Vogtle plant, including Unit 4.
- Southern Company - Vogtle 3 & 4 [UNVERIFIED] — Official information from the operator, Southern Company, on Vogtle Units 3 and 4.
- World Nuclear Association - USA Profile — Country profile on nuclear power in the USA.
- World Nuclear News - Vogtle 4 Enters Commercial Operation [UNVERIFIED] — News article on the commissioning of Vogtle Unit 4.
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