Construction of the BN-350 fast breeder reactor began in 1964,[2]: 785 and the plant first produced electricity in 1973.[3] In addition to providing power for the city (350 MWe), BN-350 was also used for producing plutonium and for desalination to supply 120,000 m³ of fresh water per day to the city.[4]: 1146 [5]
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