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first published week of: 04/10/2023
Vogtle Unit 3 generates electricity and connects to the grid
by Clarion Energy Content Directors
The milestone followed initial criticality when operators started the nuclear reaction inside the reactor.
Georgia Power said the generator at its Vogtle Unit 3 nuclear facility generated electricity for the first time on April 1, and the unit successfully synchronized and connected to the electric grid.
At Vogtle Unit 4, nuclear operators began hot functional testing in March.
Connecting to the electric grid is part of ongoing startup testing for Vogtle Unit 3. The utility said that operators would continue to raise reactor power for electricity generation while performing tests at various power levels.
The milestone followed initial criticality, reached on March 6, when operators started the nuclear reaction inside the reactor, generating heat to produce steam. Once all startup testing is successfully completed and the unit is available for dispatch, the unit will enter commercial operation.
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