Loviisa nuclear power plant

The first nuclear power plant in Finland, Fortum's Loviisa Unit 1, was taken into commercial use in 1977. Unit 2 followed in 1980.

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Loviisa NPP in 2021

8.2 TWh

Loviisa NPP production in 2021

+10%

Share of Finland's electricity production

530

The power plant continuously employs

Loviisa power plant

Operations

In 2021, the annual production totalled 8.2 TWh which is more than 10% of Finland's electricity production.

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The Loviisa nuclear power plant observes Fortum's sustainability policy in all its operations as well as the safety and environmental principles based on it.

Environmental impacts

When reviewing the entire production lifecycle, the climate impact of operating nuclear power is similar to that of wind, solar or hydropower.

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Safety is critical in nuclear power plant operations.

Safety

A multiple isolation principle is applied in the planning, building, operation and decommissioning of a nuclear power plant.

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Publications

We publish several nuclear related publications. Here you can find all of them.

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The Loviisa power plant was the first nuclear power plant in Finland.

History

The Loviisa power plant was the first nuclear power plant in Finland. Get to know Loviisa's history.

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Contacts

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