Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant, nuclear power plant in Loviisa, Finland
The Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant is a power generation facility in the Finnish town of Loviisa on the southeastern coast. It operates two VVER-440 reactors, each producing approximately 507 megawatts of electricity and together supplying about 10 percent of Finland's power needs.
The plant was constructed in the 1970s with the first reactor beginning operations in 1977, followed by the second reactor shortly after. This made it Finland's first nuclear power plant and an early example of combined Western and Soviet technology working together at a single site.
The plant is viewed by local residents as a stable employer and important part of energy supply. It serves as a symbol of Finland's commitment to using nuclear energy responsibly and safely.
The plant is not regularly open to the public, though occasional guided tours can be arranged for interested visitors. A visitor center at the site displays models and videos explaining how nuclear power generation works, offering insight into the facility's operations.
The facility was built with a rare combination of Western and Soviet technology, which led to it being nicknamed 'Eastinghouse' locally. Additionally, one reactor's pressure vessel underwent special heat treatment in the 1990s to reduce brittleness from neutron radiation and extend the plant's operational lifespan.
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