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Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Unit 3

Location: Wintersburg, AZ (50 miles W of Phoenix, AZ) in Region IV 
Operator: Arizona Public Service Co.
Operating License: Issued - 11/25/1987
Renewed Operating License: Issued - 04/21/2011
License Expires: 11/25/2047
Docket Number: 05000530

Reactor Type: Pressurized Water Reactor
Licensed MWt: 3,990
Reactor Vendor/Type: Combustion-Engineering System 80
Containment Type: Large Dry, Ambient Pressure

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Page Last Reviewed/Updated Thursday, August 27, 2026

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Thursday, August 27, 2026