Major Power Plants
The world's most significant nuclear and hydro power stations - capacity, status, and the stories behind them.
The world's largest power station by installed capacity. Spans the Yangtze River. Its reservoir displaced over 1.2 million people.
The world's largest nuclear power plant by net electrical capacity. Suspended since 2011 after Fukushima, awaiting safety approval.
The largest operating nuclear plant in the Western Hemisphere, on the shore of Lake Huron. Produces about 30% of Ontario's electricity.
Europe's largest nuclear power plant. Occupied by Russian forces since March 2022. Under ongoing IAEA monitoring amid war-related safety concerns.
South Korea's largest nuclear plant. South Korea generates about 30% of its electricity from nuclear power and plans significant expansion.
A Sino-Russian joint venture using VVER-1000 reactors. China is aggressively expanding nuclear capacity - building more reactors than any other nation.
The world's second-largest hydroelectric plant. Shared between Brazil and Paraguay. Produces about 15% of Brazil's electricity and 90% of Paraguay's.
The UK's first new nuclear plant in a generation, built by EDF using EPR reactors. After multiple delays and cost overruns, expected online around 2029.
The first new nuclear reactors built in the US in 30 years. Used AP1000 technology. Came online in 2023โ2024 after massive delays and budget overruns.
Europe's newest nuclear reactor, 17 years behind schedule and billions over budget. The first EPR reactor to operate commercially. Now producing reliable power.