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Novovoronezh-3

The Novovoronezh nuclear power station (Russian: Нововоронежская АЭС []) is a nuclear power station close to Novovoronezh in Voronezh Oblast, central Russia. The power station was vital to the development of the VVER design: every unit built was essentially a prototype of its design.

Novovoronezh-3

Technical Specifications

Capacity
417 MW
Reactor Type
PWR
Model
VVER V-179
IAEA ID
519

Timeline

Construction Started
July 1, 1967
Operational From
June 29, 1972
Shutdown Date
December 25, 2016
Current Status
Shutdown

Location

Country
Russia
Region
Novovoronezh
Coordinates
51.2750°, 39.2060°

Operator & Owner

Operator
Rosenergoatom

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