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Plans for a third reactor at Oskarshamn existed as early as 1973, when an application to build a 1000 MW reactor was submitted. An order was placed to Asea-Atom/Stal-Laval but, because of the political uncertainties surrounding nuclear power, the start date for construction was postponed until a referendum could be voted on in 1980. Oskarshamn 3 was connected to the power grid on March 3rd, 1985 approximately seven months after the planned date. Maximum capacity, 1050 MW, was reached on Pentecost Monday, the 27th of May.
A power upgrade which increased maximum capacity to 1200 MW was completed in 1989. A project with plans to increase O3’s capacity to 1450 MW is currently in progress. Permission for the power upgrade was granted by the government and installations will be implemented under 2009. New turbines, a new main circulation system, a new generator and transformer are among the changes needed to make the power upgrade possible.
A few facts
| Construction began |
1980 |
| Start-up |
1985 |
| Gross output |
1197 MW |
| Construction costs |
11 billion SEK (including first fuel charge) |
| Highest annual production |
9.5 TWh in 2006 |
Page updated Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Printed Saturday, February 04, 2012
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