The work of this monumental achievement was captured through beautiful photography throughout the entirety of the project, to both document and celebrate the extraordinary journey that was building Vogtle Units 3 & 4.
See how Vogtle Units 3 & 4 were built ...
“The completion of the expansion of the Vogtle nuclear generation plant to include Unit 3 and now Unit 4 is a hallmark achievement for Southern Company, the state of Georgia and the entire United States.” — Chris Womack, Chairman, President and CEO, Southern Company
“It’s an exciting time to be a Georgian as our state continues to grow and thrive, with new demand for more clean energy each year. The new Vogtle units are a key piece of our strategy to meet the energy needs of our customers today, and for decades to come.” — Kim Greene, Chairman, President and CEO, Georgia Power
“I’m proud of the opportunity to work with such dream-driven, remarkable people.” — Lisa Hopper, Talent Management Business Partner, Human Resources
At the peak of the project, over 9,000 construction workers were on-site.
March 2009 | Georgia Power received certification from the Georgia Public Service Commission to build new units at the site.
“To see that hunk of dirt that was out here — that big hole in the ground become a full operating power plant, and to know that I’ve been a part of it? That has been the absolute best feeling.” — Toni Ward-Buxton, Southern Nuclear, Organizational Effectiveness Coordinator
After 8 months of assembly, the Heavy Lift Derrick, one of the largest cranes in the world, stood ready – able to rotate 360 degrees in order to serve both Units 3 and 4.
The main boom is 560 feet tall, it's rigged with 12 miles of steel cable, and it takes 5 people to operate it.
Units 3 and 4 each requires 157 fuel assemblies to operate – each measuring 14 feet tall.
“For decades, Southern Nuclear has operated our nuclear fleet with the highest standards of safety and reliability. We’re proud of the way we brought these units online, and now we’re proud to operate this extraordinary facility 24/7/365 at the same levels of excellence for our co-owners and the communities we serve.” — Stephen Kuczynski, Chairman and CEO, Southern Nuclear
July 31, 2023
Unit 3 entered commercial operation
April 29, 2024
Unit 4 entered commercial operation
Clean Energy for a Growing Georgia