Chinon Nuclear Power Plant, Nuclear power plant and architecture masterwork in Avoine, France.
The Chinon Nuclear Power Plant consists of four active reactors with a total capacity of 3,620 MW, generating 22.22 TWh of electricity annually.
The construction of the first reactor began in 1957, marking France's initial steps into civilian nuclear power generation on the banks of the Loire River.
The facility includes a museum in a spherical building called the Boule, exhibiting the 1960s control room and early nuclear reactor technology.
The power station maintains international certifications ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, demonstrating its commitment to quality management and environmental standards.
The plant's cooling towers were designed with a reduced height of 28 meters to minimize visual impact on the Loire Valley landscape.
Location: Avoine
Inception: February 1, 1957
Website: https://edf.fr/centrale-nucleaire-chinon
GPS coordinates: 47.23056,0.17056
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:38
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