Bushehr
Reactor Data
Reactor Units
Every power reactor at this site as listed in the IAEA Power Reactor Information System (PRIS): reactor type and model, net electrical capacity, grid connection and commercial operation dates, and current status.
3 units: 1 operational, 2 under construction.
Net capacity in service: 915 MWe.
| Unit | Type | Model | Net MWe | Construction | Grid | Commercial Op | Shutdown | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushehr 1 | PWR | VVER V-446 | 915 | 1975-05-01 | 2011-09-03 | 2013-09-23 | Operational | |
| Bushehr 2 | PWR | V-528 VVER-1000 AES-92 GIII+ | 974 | 2019-09-27 | Under Construction | |||
| Bushehr 3 | PWR | VVER V-528 | 974 | 2024-04-25 | Under Construction |
Capacity, milestones and suppliers
| Unit | Design MWe | Gross MWe | Thermal MWt | First Criticality | Reactor Supplier | Turbine Supplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushehr 1 | 915 | 1,000 | 3,000 | 2011-05-08 | JSC "Atomstroyexport" | JSC "Atomstroyexport" | |
| Bushehr 2 | 974 | 1,057 | 3,012 | JSC "Atomstroyexport" | JSC "Atomstroyexport" | ||
| Bushehr 3 | 974 | 1,057 | 3,012 | JSC "Atomstroyexport" | JSC "Atomstroyexport" |
Operator: Nuclear Power Production and Development Co. of Iran
Owner: Nuclear Power Production and Development Co. of Iran
Source: IAEA Power Reactor Information System (PRIS), as of 2026-10-12.
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28.8295, 50.8875
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