The World's first Nuclear Power Plant
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Bernd das Brot Team
N 43° 30.709 W 113° 00.378
12T E 337831 N 4819609
Peaceful nuclear energy for the very first time
Waymark Code: WMZEA
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 11/22/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member GeoBlank
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EBR-1 - Experimental Breeder Reactor-I, was the first nuclear reactor to produce surplus energy: on December 21, 1951, it powered – yes – four light bulbs. The plant was decommissioned in 1964 and is now a national historic landmark. It is open daily from 9 to 5 and guided tours start as soon as there are enough people. Tours take about 90 minutes. One can also take a self guided tour and walk through the entire process of nuclear fission in about 30 minutes.

Operational: No

Visitor Center: Yes

Year Built: 12/21/1951

Year Retired: 12/31/1964

Web Address: [Web Link]
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