Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant

United States · Alabama · Limestone County · NRC Region 2 · TVA

3,310MWe Total
3Reactor Units
1974–1977Online Since
3,310 MWeTotal Capacity
89.9%Avg Capacity Factor
11.49¢/kWhElectricity Rate
TVAGrid Region

Ownership & Operations

Owner

Tennessee Valley Authority

Operator

Tennessee Valley Authority

Reactor Units

Unit 1

Operating
1,101 MWe
Reactor TypeBWR
ModelGE BWR/4
Net Capacity1,101 MWe
Capacity Factor88.5%
Commercial OperationAugust 1, 1974
License ExpirationDecember 20, 2033
Fuel TypeUO2 (3.8% U-235)
Fuel Cycle24 months
NRC Docket05000259

Unit 2

Operating
1,104 MWe
Reactor TypeBWR
ModelGE BWR/4
Net Capacity1,104 MWe
Capacity Factor90.2%
Commercial OperationMarch 1, 1975
License ExpirationJune 28, 2034
Fuel TypeUO2 (3.8% U-235)
Fuel Cycle24 months
NRC Docket05000260

Unit 3

Operating
1,105 MWe
Reactor TypeBWR
ModelGE BWR/4
Net Capacity1,105 MWe
Capacity Factor91%
Commercial OperationMarch 1, 1977
License ExpirationJuly 2, 2036
Fuel TypeUO2 (3.8% U-235)
Fuel Cycle24 months
NRC Docket05000296

Location

Coordinates

34.7040°N, 87.1186°W

Location

United States, Alabama · Limestone County

Grid Region

TVA · NRC Region 2

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