ATLANTA, Nov. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power
announced today the latest construction achievement in the
expansion of Plant Vogtle near Waynesboro, Georgia – the recently completed
15-hour continuous concrete pour for the Unit 3 "turbine tabletop."
The milestone marks the first turbine tabletop placement for a U.S.
AP1000 new nuclear project.
The turbine tabletop is comprised of approximately 2,400 cubic
yards, or 250 individual concrete trucks, of self-consolidating
concrete measuring 10 feet-thick. The tabletop serves as a
pedestal for the Unit 3 generator and turbines and is designed to
support the weight of the heavy components.
Watch the Action
Click here to watch a
time-lapse video of the 15-hour Unit 3 turbine tabletop concrete
placement on Georgia Power's YouTube channel.
What Vogtle Means to Georgia
The expansion at Plant
Vogtle is part of Georgia Power's long-term, strategic plan for
providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable energy for
Georgians. Once units 3 and 4 join the existing two Vogtle units
already in operation, Plant Vogtle is expected to generate more
electricity than any other U.S. nuclear facility, enough to power
more than one million homes and businesses. Southern Nuclear is
overseeing construction and will operate the new units on behalf of
Georgia Power, which owns 45.7 percent of the facility, and
co-owners Oglethorpe Power Corporation, the Municipal Electric
Authority of Georgia and Dalton
Utilities.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest
subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), one of the nation's
largest generators of electricity. Value, Reliability,
Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the
company's promise to 2.4 million customers in all but four of
Georgia's 159 counties. Committed
to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates
below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse,
innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, 21st century coal
and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric
and wind. Consistently recognized as a leader in customer
service, Georgia Power was recently ranked highest in overall
business customer satisfaction among large utilities in the South
by J.D. Power and Associates. For more information, visit
www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook
(Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower) and Twitter
(Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower).
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