Novovoronezh Nuclear Power Plant II, Nuclear power facility in Voronezh Oblast, Russia.
Novovoronezh Nuclear Power Plant II has two pressurized water reactors with a combined capacity of 2400 megawatts, using advanced VVER technology. The facility cools itself through two natural draft cooling towers that draw water from the Don River.
Construction of the first reactor unit began in June 2008 as part of Russia's nuclear expansion program launched in 2006. The opening of Unit 1 later set a new standard for reactor design in the country.
The city of Novovoronezh was built around the needs of workers and their families employed at the plant. Daily life here revolves around the rhythms of the facility's operations.
The facility is restricted from public access due to security regulations, though information about operations is available through official channels. Visitors interested in learning about the plant should contact the management office during business hours.
The first reactor unit here was the world's first Generation III+ reactor to enter operation anywhere. This achievement demonstrated how far Russian nuclear engineering had advanced.
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