About Hamaoka Nuclear Power Station
Overview of Major Facilities
| Name | Unit 1 | Unit 2 | Unit 3 | Unit 4 | Unit 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reactor type | Boiling water reactor (BWR) | Boiling water reactor (BWR) | Advanced boiling water reactor (ABWR) | ||
| Power output | 540 MW | 840 MW | 1,100 MW | 1,137 MW | 1,380 MW |
| Start of construction | March 1971 | March 1974 | November 1982 | February 1989 | March 1999 |
| Commencement of operation | March 1976 | November 1978 | August 1987 | September 1993 | January 2005 |
| Current status | Decommissioning under way (operation terminated on January 30, 2009) | Undergoing regular facility inspection Undergoing measures to enhance safety (against earthquake, tsunami, serious accident, etc.) |
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(Note) Operation was suspended at the request of the Prime Minister (Unit 4 on May 13, 2011 and Unit 5 on May 14, 2011)