ydinvoimalaitos
Ydinvoimalaitos is the Finnish term for a nuclear power plant. These facilities generate electricity by harnessing nuclear fission, a process where the nucleus of a heavy atom, typically uranium, is split. This splitting releases a significant amount of energy in the form of heat.
The heat produced in the reactor core is used to boil water, creating steam. This steam then
The construction and operation of ydinvoimalaitokset are subject to strict regulatory oversight in Finland. They are