Salem Nuclear Power Plant
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The Salem Nuclear Power Plant is a two unit pressurized water reactor nuclear power station located in Lower Alloways Creek Township, New Jersey (South Jersey) in the United States. It is owned by PSEG Nuclear LLC and Exelon Generation LLC. The reactors, both PWRs, were built by Westinghouse, and began commercial operation in 1977 (Unit 1) and 1981 (Unit 2). The two-unit plant has a capacity of 2275 MWe. Unit 1 is licensed to operate until August 13, 2016 and Unit 2 is licensed to operate until April 18, 2020.
Salem shares an artificial island with the Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Station.
Actor Bruce Willis worked at Salem Nuclear Power Plant as a security guard before pursuing acting.[citation needed]
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The entire PSE&G nuclear complex as seen from Augustine Beach, Delaware |
View of Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Power Plant from the Delaware Memorial Bridge |
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