⚛ Nuclear Power Plants in Alabama
Alabama operates 2 nuclear power plants totaling 5,630 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 45.6M MWh.
Nuclear plants generate carbon-free baseload electricity by fissioning uranium fuel inside a reactor. They run nearly around-the-clock — typical capacity factors above 90% — and a single facility can power millions of homes. Spent fuel is stored on-site in dry casks. NRC oversees safety; emergency planning zones extend 10 miles from the reactor.
Plants2operating
Capacity5,630 MWnameplate
Generation45.6M MWhannual
Where nuclear plants sit in Alabama
All Alabama nuclear plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Ferry | Decatur | Limestone County | 3,854 MW | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Joseph M Farley | Columbia | Houston County | 1,776 MW | Alabama Power Co |