World's first full scale nuclear power plant begins to generate electricity

The Shippingport Atomic Power Station in Pennsylvania began generating electricity on 18 December 1957, becoming the world’s first full-scale nuclear power plant dedicated solely to peaceful applications

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Publisted at 8:13 AM, Wed Dec 18th, 2024

On 18 December 1957, the Shippingport Atomic Power Station in Pennsylvania made history as the world’s first full-scale nuclear power plant dedicated exclusively to peacetime use.

This landmark achievement signalled a pivotal shift in harnessing atomic energy, previously dominated by military applications, towards powering homes and industries with clean and efficient electricity.

Developed under President Dwight D Eisenhower’s “Atoms for Peace” programme, Shippingport marked a bold step in demonstrating the potential of nuclear technology for societal advancement, inspiring global innovation in the realm of sustainable energy.

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