United States · 25.434, -80.332Turkey Point nuclear power station
Turkey Point nuclear power station, nuclear power plant in United States, operates 2 pressurized water reactors with 1,658 MW net installed capacity and has been in service since 1972.
Unit Turkey Point nuclear power station 3 has been operating for 54 years, since 1972. Its 1,658 MW net are enough to supply about 5,220,000 households.
- Country
- United States
- Units
- 2
- Technology
- PWR
- Net capacity
- 1,658 MWe
- First grid connection
- 1972
- Operator
- Florida Power & Light
- Owner
- Florida Power & Light Co
- Status
- Operating
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Units
| Unit | Type | Model | Status | MWe | MWt | Construction start | Grid connection | Closure | Licence until | Load factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Point nuclear power station 3 | Pressurized water (PWR) | Westinghouse 3-loop (WH 3LP) | Operating | 837 | 2,644 | Apr 27, 1967 | Nov 2, 1972 | — | Jul 19, 2052 | 92.0 % (2024) |
| Turkey Point nuclear power station 4 | Pressurized water (PWR) | Westinghouse 3-loop (WH 3LP) | Operating | 821 | 2,644 | Apr 27, 1967 | Jun 21, 1973 | — | Apr 10, 2053 | 92.5 % (2023) |
Data: IAEA PRIS · Wikipedia · updated on Sep 17, 2026
Turkey Point nuclear power station 3, an 837 MWe PWR (Westinghouse 3-loop (WH 3LP)), started construction in 1967, was connected to the grid in 1972 and is still operating, with a 92% load factor in 2024.
Turkey Point nuclear power station 4, an 821 MWe PWR (Westinghouse 3-loop (WH 3LP)), started construction in 1967, was connected to the grid in 1973 and is still operating, with a 92.6% load factor in 2023.
Operator: Florida Power & Light.
Owner: Florida Power & Light Co (Turkey Point nuclear power station 3, Turkey Point nuclear power station 4).