McGuire Nuclear Station

United States · North Carolina · Mecklenburg County · NRC Region 2 · SERC

2,316MWe Total
2Reactor Units
1981–1984Online Since
2,316 MWeTotal Capacity
90.8%Avg Capacity Factor
12.15¢/kWhElectricity Rate
SERCGrid Region

Ownership & Operations

Owner

Duke Energy Carolinas

Operator

Duke Energy Carolinas

Reactor Units

Unit 1

Operating
1,158 MWe
Reactor TypePWR
ModelWestinghouse 4-Loop
Net Capacity1,158 MWe
Capacity Factor90.4%
Commercial OperationDecember 1, 1981
License ExpirationJune 12, 2041
Fuel TypeUO2 (4.2% U-235)
Fuel Cycle18 months
NRC Docket05000369

Unit 2

Operating
1,158 MWe
Reactor TypePWR
ModelWestinghouse 4-Loop
Net Capacity1,158 MWe
Capacity Factor91.1%
Commercial OperationMarch 1, 1984
License ExpirationMarch 3, 2043
Fuel TypeUO2 (4.2% U-235)
Fuel Cycle18 months
NRC Docket05000370

Location

Coordinates

35.4322°N, 80.9481°W

Location

United States, North Carolina · Mecklenburg County

Grid Region

SERC · NRC Region 2

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