Southern Nuclear operates eight nuclear energy units for Alabama Power and Georgia Power, generating carbon-free electricity across the southeastern United States. With an operating history spanning more than 50 years, the company employs thousands of professionals dedicated to maintaining high standards of safety, reliability, and environmental stewardship. Its facilities serve millions of homes and businesses in Alabama and Georgia.
The company has established itself at the forefront of nuclear technology innovation. Southern Nuclear was the first to deploy Accident Tolerant Fuels, a significant advancement in nuclear fuel technology. Its Plant Vogtle facility is the largest generator of clean energy in the United States. The company has also received more than 10 consecutive Top Innovative Practice Awards, reflecting its sustained commitment to technical advancement in the nuclear sector.
Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Southern Nuclear's core technical domains span nuclear energy generation, nuclear fuel innovation, and nuclear technology development. The company's scale and operational track record position it as a major employer in the clean energy and power generation industries.
