Dampierre Nuclear Power Plant

Dampierre Nuclear Power Plant
The Dampierre NPP
Map
CountryFrance
Coordinates47°43′59″N 2°31′0″E / 47.73306°N 2.51667°E / 47.73306; 2.51667
StatusOperational
Construction began1974
Commission date23 March 1980;
44 years ago
 (1980-03-23)
OwnerEDF
OperatorEDF
Site elevation
  • 120 m (390 ft)
Power generation
Units operational4 x 937 MW
Nameplate capacity3748 MW
Capacity factor75.0%
Annual net output24,629 GW·h
External links
WebsiteOfficial website
CommonsRelated 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.[1]

Approximately 1,100 people work at the site.