Olkiluoto 3 nuclear reactor (OL3)

  • April 17, 2023
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Olkiluoto 3 nuclear reactor (OL3)

Subject : International Events

Section: Places in new

Concept :

  • Finland’s next-generation Olkiluoto 3 nuclear reactor, the largest in Europe, has gone into regular production.

About Olkiluoto 3 nuclear reactor (OL3):

  • OL3 is an EPR (European Pressurized Water Reactor) located in Finland.
  • It is built by the French-led Areva-Siemens consortium.
  • It is the most powerful nuclear reactor in Europe, with a capacity of generating 1,600 megawatts.
  • It covers approximately 14% of Finland’s electricity demand.

International Events Olkiluoto 3 nuclear reactor (OL3)