Crystal River Energy Complex
The Crystal River Energy Complex consists of five power-generating plants on a 4,700 acre (1,900 hectare) site at 28°58′N 82°42′W / 28.967°N 82.700°W, near the mouth of the Crystal River in Citrus County, Florida. Crystal River 1, 2, 4, and 5 are fossil fuel power plants, while Crystal River 3 is the sole nuclear power plant on the site. The complex was developed in the early 1960s by the Florida Power Corporation and sold to Progress Energy Inc in 2000.[1] Following Progress Energy's merger with Duke Energy in 2012,[2] the facility is owned and operated by Duke Energy.[1]
As of April 2002, the plant had a summer generating capacity of 3,140 megawatts, the seventh largest electric power generating site in the United States.
In February 2013, Duke Energy announced that Crystal River 3 would be permanently shut down.[3]
Power plants
| Station | Opened | Type | Output (MW) | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal River 1 | October, 1966 | Coal, water-cooled | 373 | |
| Crystal River 2 | November, 1969 | Coal, water-cooled | 469 | |
| Crystal River 3 | 1977 | Nuclear | 842 | 2013 |
| Crystal River 4 | December, 1982 | Coal, air and water-cooled | 717 | |
| Crystal River 5 | October, 1984 | Coal, air and water-cooled | 717 |
See also
References
- ^ a b Murawski, John (2011-01-10). "Merger means uncertainty for Raleigh utility's workers". News & Observer. Retrieved 2011-01-10.
- ^ "Duke Energy, Progress Energy to merge in $26B deal". WRAL-TV.
- ^ "Crystal River Nuclear Plant to be retired; company evaluating sites for potential new gas-fueled generation". 5 February 2013.
External links
- The Crystal River Energy Complex - retrieved September 23, 2006
- 100 Largest Electric Plants - retrieved September 23, 2006
- St. Petersburg Times: Second nuclear plant won't come without risks - retrieved September 23, 2006
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