Top 10 Largest Nuclear Power Plants in the United States

Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (Arizona): With a total capacity of about 3,937 megawatts (MW), Palo Verde is the largest nuclear power plant not only in the United States but also in the entire country.

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Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant (Alabama): Browns Ferry has a total capacity of about 3,310 MW. It is located near Athens, Alabama, and is one of the largest nuclear power plants in the United States.

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South Texas Project (Texas): The South Texas Project has a capacity of approximately 2,700 MW. It consists of two nuclear reactors and is located near Bay City, Texas.

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Vogtle Electric Generating Plant (Georgia): Vogtle has a capacity of about 2,430 MW. It is located in Burke County, Georgia, and operates two pressurized water reactors.

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Oconee Nuclear Station (South Carolina): Oconee has a capacity of around 2,538 MW, making it one of the largest nuclear power plants in the United States. It is situated near Seneca, South Carolina.

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Columbia Generating Station (Washington): The Columbia Generating Station has a capacity of approximately 1,207 MW. It is located in Benton County, Washington.

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Grand Gulf Nuclear Station (Mississippi): Grand Gulf has a capacity of about 1,443 MW. It is situated in Port Gibson, Mississippi, and operates a single boiling water reactor.

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Diablo Canyon Power Plant (California): Diablo Canyon has a capacity of around 2,240 MW. It is located near Avila Beach, California, and operates two pressurized water reactors.

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Arkansas Nuclear One (Arkansas): Arkansas Nuclear One has a capacity of about 1,856 MW. It is located near Russellville, Arkansas, and operates two pressurized water reactors.

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North Anna Nuclear Generating Station (Virginia): North Anna has a capacity of approximately 1,836 MW. It is situated in Louisa County, Virginia, and operates two pressurized water reactors.

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