Salem Nuclear Power Plant

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The Salem Nuclear Power Plant is a two unit pressurized water reactor nuclear power station located in southern New Jersey in the United States. It is owned by PSEG Nuclear LLC and Exelon Generation LLC. The reactors, both PWRs, were built by Westinghouse, and began commercial operation in 1977 (Unit 1) and 1981 (Unit 2). The two-unit plant has a capacity of 2275 MWe. Unit 1 is licenced to operate until August 13, 2016 and Unit 2 is licenced to operate until April 18, 2020.

Salem shares an artificial island with the Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Station.

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• DoE Page
• http://www.nukeworker.com/pictures/thumbnails86.html

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