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Fukushima Daiichi-1

The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (福島第一原子力発電所, Fukushima Daiichi Genshiryoku Hatsudensho; Fukushima number 1 nuclear power plant) is a disabled nuclear power plant located on a 350-hectare (860-acre) site in the towns of Ōkuma and Futaba in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. The plant suffered major damage from the magnitude 9.1 earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011.

Fukushima Daiichi-1

Technical Specifications

Capacity
439 MW
Reactor Type
BWR
Model
BWR-3
IAEA ID
377

Timeline

Construction Started
July 25, 1967
Operational From
March 26, 1971
Shutdown Date
May 19, 2011
Current Status
Shutdown

Location

Country
Japan
Region
Okuma
Coordinates
37.4230°, 141.0320°

Operator & Owner

Operator
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings
Owner
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings

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