First Nuclear Power Plant Connected to Grid

On June 27, 1954, the world’s first nuclear power plant to supply electricity to a power grid began commercial operation. Located in Obninsk, Kaluga Region, this pioneering facility marked a historic milestone as the first nuclear power plant connected to the Soviet Union’s common electric grid.

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January 6, 2025

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