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Robinson Nuclear Plant The Robinson Nuclear Plant, located on Lake Robinson near Hartsville, South Carolina, is a landmark facility in the region’s energy history. It was the first nuclear plant in the southeastern United States to enter commercial service, with Unit 2 beginning operation in 1971. The station has a generating capacity of 759 megawatts—enough to supply electricity to more than 569,000 homes. Recognized within the industry for its innovation and operational excellence, Robinson has received a 20-year operating license extension from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), ensuring its continued role in reliable, carbon-free power generation for decades to come.

Robinson Nuclear Plant

The Robinson Nuclear Plant, located on Lake Robinson near Hartsville, South Carolina, is a landmark facility in the region’s energy history. It was the first nuclear plant in the southeastern United States to enter commercial service, with Unit 2 beginning operation in 1971. The station has a generating capacity of 759 megawatts—enough to supply electricity to more than 569,000 homes. Recognized within the industry for its innovation and operational excellence, Robinson has received a 20-year operating license extension from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), ensuring its continued role in reliable, carbon-free power generation for decades to come.

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