Nuclear Reactors On Site
| Unit | Type | Commission date | Electric Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tsuruga - 1 | BWR | March 14, 1970 | 357 MW |
| Tsuruga - 2 | PWR | February 17, 1987 | 1160 MW |
| Tsuruga - 3 (planned) | APWR | planned July 2017 | 1538 MW |
| Tsuruga - 4 (planned) | APWR | planned July 2018 | 1538 MW |
The Tsuruga #1 reactor is oldest commercial reactor in Japan. It was shut down for a safety inspection on 26 January 2011 and has yet to be restarted.
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