State and development of nuclear energy utilization in the Federal Republic of Germany 2008

Abstract

This report describes the use of nuclear energy in the Federal Republic of Germany as of December, 2008. It contains the essential data of all nuclear power plants, research reactors with a continuous thermal power larger than 50 kWth and the facilities of the nuclear fuel cycle. At the reporting moment 31st of December in 2008, 17 nuclear power plants were in operation. With 148,8 TWh (in 2007 - 140,5 TWh) altogether they provided 23,3 % (22,0 % in 2007) of the total gross electricity production (incl. electricity transfers)*. The report summarises the essential operational results of the nuclear power plants and information on granted licenses. A short description of the present state of the nuclear power plants that have been shut down or decommissioned and of the stopped projects is given. Concerning research reactors with a continuous thermal power larger than 50th kW, essential data on type, characteristics (thermal power, thermal neutron flux) and purpose of the facility are represented. Furthermore, an overview about the licensing and operation history and the present state of the operating condition is given. For the facilities of the nuclear fuel cycle data on purpose and capacity, the licensing history and the present state of operation and licensing are given. To give a survey, the data are summarised in tabular form in the report annexes. The report will be updated and published once a year.