Kewaunee Nuclear Power Plant Cooling Tower, Wisconsin

The Kewaunee Nuclear Power Plant in Wisconsin, featuring a distinctive containment building with turquoise accents, ceased operations in 2013 and is undergoing decommissioning.
The Kewaunee Nuclear Power Plant in Wisconsin, featuring a distinctive containment building with turquoise accents, ceased operations in 2013 and is undergoing decommissioning.

The Kewaunee Nuclear Power Plant, located in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, features a distinctive containment building with vertical turquoise accents. This facility, which began commercial operation in 1978, ceased generating electricity in 2013. The plant is currently undergoing a 50-year decommissioning process, a complex undertaking involving the safe dismantling of the nuclear reactor and site restoration. Its proximity to Lake Michigan was crucial for its cooling systems.

Photo taken in July 2019.

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