CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb 14, 2024–
Westinghouse Electric Company today congratulated Southern Company, Georgia Power, project partners and the Vogtle team for achieving the initial criticality of self-sustaining nuclear fission at Unit 4. Plant Vogtle, located near Waynesboro, Georgia, is the site of the first two AP1000 ® reactors built in the U.S.
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Plant Vogtle Unit 4 in Georgia has reached initial criticality. Photo © Georgia Power Company. All Rights Reserved.
“We applaud the efforts and dedication of the Vogtle team as they continue working toward bringing Unit 4 online to deliver safe, reliable, competitive and clean energy for customers,” said Patrick Fragman, Westinghouse President and CEO.
The next major milestone for Unit 4 is synchronizing to the electric grid, followed by full commercial operation, which is projected during the second quarter of 2024.