The Vogtle-4 nuclear power plant in the US state of Georgia has begun commercial operation with co-owner Georgia Power saying that with all four units now in operation, Vogtle is the largest generator of clean energy in the US.
Georgia Power said the new unit, which can produce enough electricity to power an estimated 500,000 homes and businesses, will provide reliable, emissions-free energy to customers for at least 60 to 80 years.
An identical Westinghouse-supplied AP1000 plant, Vogtle-3, entered commercial operation on 31 July 2023. There are also two older Westinghouse units at the site that began commercial operation in 1987 and 1989.