OperationalUnited States

Braidwood-1

Braidwood Generating Station is located in Will County in northeastern Illinois, U.S. The nuclear power plant serves Chicago and northern Illinois with electricity. The plant was originally built by Commonwealth Edison company, and subsequently transferred to Com Ed's parent company, Exelon Corporation.

Braidwood-1

Technical Specifications

Capacity
1120 MW
Reactor Type
PWR
Model
WH 4LP (DRYAMB)
IAEA ID
737

Timeline

Construction Started
August 1, 1975
Operational From
July 29, 1988
Current Status
Operational

Location

Country
United States
Region
Will County
Coordinates
41.2470°, -88.2300°

Operator & Owner

Operator
Exelon

Data source: WNA/IAEA • Last verified against IAEA PRIS database