Palisades
- Country: USA
- Role: Civil Power
- Status: Shut Down
- Year: 1971
Overview
An 800 MW pressurized water reactor on Lake Michigan, shut in 2022 when its fuel purchase deal lapsed. Bought for restart, it is set to become the first US plant returned to service after permanent shutdown, refueled in 2025 with federal loan support.
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