Shin-Wolsong Nuclear Power Plant

South Korea · Gyeongju · KEPCO

2,000MWe Total
2Reactor Units
2012–2015Online Since
2,000 MWeTotal Capacity
90.2%Avg Capacity Factor
6.1¢/kWhElectricity Rate
KEPCOGrid Region

Ownership & Operations

Owner

Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power

Operator

KHNP

Reactor Units

Unit 1

Operating
1,000 MWe
Reactor TypePWR
ModelOPR-1000
Net Capacity1,000 MWe
Capacity Factor90.5%
Commercial OperationJuly 31, 2012
Fuel TypeUO2 (4.5% U-235)
Fuel Cycle18 months

Unit 2

Operating
1,000 MWe
Reactor TypePWR
ModelOPR-1000
Net Capacity1,000 MWe
Capacity Factor89.8%
Commercial OperationJuly 24, 2015
Fuel TypeUO2 (4.5% U-235)
Fuel Cycle18 months

Location

Coordinates

35.7125°N, 129.4758°E

Location

South Korea, Gyeongju

Grid Region

KEPCO

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