This statistic represents the global number of permanent nuclear reactor shutdowns as of 2017, by reason. Following political decisions or considerations, 36 reactors were decommissioned. Early nuclear plants were designed for a life of about 30 years, whereas newer plants are designed for an operating life between 40 to 60 years.
Number of permanent nuclear reactor shutdowns worldwide as of September 2017, by reason*
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World Nuclear Association. (September 8, 2017). Number of permanent nuclear reactor shutdowns worldwide as of September 2017, by reason* [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 05, 2020, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/785761/number-of-nuclear-reactors-shut-down-by-reason-worldwide/
World Nuclear Association. "Number of permanent nuclear reactor shutdowns worldwide as of September 2017, by reason*." Chart. September 8, 2017. Statista. Accessed June 05, 2020. https://www.statista.com/statistics/785761/number-of-nuclear-reactors-shut-down-by-reason-worldwide/
World Nuclear Association. (2017). Number of permanent nuclear reactor shutdowns worldwide as of September 2017, by reason*. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: June 05, 2020. https://www.statista.com/statistics/785761/number-of-nuclear-reactors-shut-down-by-reason-worldwide/
World Nuclear Association. "Number of Permanent Nuclear Reactor Shutdowns Worldwide as of September 2017, by Reason*." Statista, Statista Inc., 8 Sep 2017, https://www.statista.com/statistics/785761/number-of-nuclear-reactors-shut-down-by-reason-worldwide/
World Nuclear Association, Number of permanent nuclear reactor shutdowns worldwide as of September 2017, by reason* Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/785761/number-of-nuclear-reactors-shut-down-by-reason-worldwide/ (last visited June 05, 2020)
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