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West Virginia Westinghouse AP 1000

The West Virginia AP1000 project represents a cornerstone investment in American energy independence. This advanced pressurized water reactor will deliver 1,117 megawatts of clean, reliable baseload power to support regional economic growth for 60+ years.

Project Summary

Passive Safety Systems

The AP1000 features revolutionary passive safety systems that rely on natural forces—gravity, natural circulation, and compressed gas—rather than active mechanical components or operator intervention. In the unlikely event of an incident, these systems automatically activate and function for at least 72 hours without power, water, or human action.

Simplified Design

With 50% fewer valves, 35% fewer pumps, and 80% less piping than conventional reactors, the AP1000 reduces complexity while enhancing reliability. Fewer components mean fewer potential failure points and simplified maintenance.

Advanced Containment

The steel-and-concrete containment structure features a double-shell design with an outer shield building that protects against external events. The modular construction approach ensures consistent quality and reduced construction timelines.

Digital Control Systems

State-of-the-art digital instrumentation and control systems provide operators with comprehensive real-time monitoring and automated safety responses, representing a significant advancement over analog systems in older reactor designs.

Seismic & Extreme Weather Protection

Engineered to withstand significant seismic events, extreme temperatures, flooding, and hurricane-force winds. The robust design ensures continuous operation or safe shutdown during natural disasters.

Impressive Output Specs

Electric Generation Capacity Enough clean power to serve 1 million homes while supporting high-intensity industrial and data center operations across West Virginia.
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Operational Lifespan Six decades of consistent, zero-carbon energy generation with a capacity factor exceeding 90%, ensuring long-term energy security and price stability.
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Annual Energy Production Delivering over 3.4 million megawatt-hours annually—the equivalent output of 800+ utility-scale wind turbines operating at full capacity.
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Carbon-Free Operations Prevents approximately 2.5 million metric tons of CO2 emissions annually compared to equivalent coal-fired generation—equal to removing 500,000 cars from the road.
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THE WV AP 1000 DEVELOPMENT

This AP1000 will power West Virginia's economic future with proven American technology, creating hundreds of high-paying jobs and ensuring energy independence for generations to come.

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