Dampierre Nuclear Power Plant
| Dampierre Nuclear Power Plant | |
|---|---|
The Dampierre NPP | |
| Country | France |
| Coordinates | 47°43′59″N 2°31′0″E / 47.73306°N 2.51667°E |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | 1974 |
| Commission date | 23 March 1980 |
| Owner | EDF |
| Operator | EDF |
| Site elevation |
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| Power generation | |
| Units operational | 4 x 937 MW |
| Nameplate capacity | 3748 MW |
| Capacity factor | 75.0% |
| Annual net output | 24,629 GW·h |
| External links | |
| Website | Official website |
| Commons | Related media on Commons |
The Dampierre nuclear power plant is located in the town of Dampierre-en-Burly (Loiret), 55 km upstream of Orleans and 110 km downstream of Nevers, it uses water from the Loire for cooling.
Approximately 1,100 people work at the site.