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This dimension groups energy facilities by the energy source they actually use to generate power. Wikipedia notes that "low-carbon power sources include nuclear power, and use of renewables such as solar, wind, geothermal, and hydroelectric." Browsing this way collects every facility that uses the same energy source.

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Era of Emergence
1954 1
Physical Basis
Nuclear 1
Energy Source
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1. Nuclear power plant - Wikipedia
  • Nuclear power plant, History section, Obninsk sentence
    On 27 June 1954, the world's first nuclear power station to generate electricity for a power grid, the Obninsk Nuclear Power Plant, commenced operations
  • Nuclear power plant, lead section, steam cycle sentence
    heat is used to generate steam that drives a steam turbine connected to a generator that produces electricity
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