Hunterston nuclear power plant
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Hunterston nuclear power plant is a retired nuclear power plant in North Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Hunterston nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Status | Commissioning year | Retirement year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Model | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Retired[1] | 1964[1] | 1990[1] | 173 MW[1] | Gas-cooled reactor[1] | MAGNOX[1] | Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (United Kingdom) [100%][1] | Magnox[1] |
| A2 | Retired[2] | 1964[2] | 1989[2] | 173 MW[2] | Gas-cooled reactor[2] | MAGNOX[2] | Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (United Kingdom) [100%][2] | Magnox[2] |
| B1 | Retired[3] | 1976[3] | 2021[3] | 644 MW[3] | Gas-cooled reactor[3] | AGR[3] | EDF Energy Ltd [100%][3] | EDF Energy[3] |
| B2 | Retired[4] | 1977[4] | 2022[4] | 644 MW[4] | Gas-cooled reactor[4] | AGR[4] | EDF Energy Ltd [100%][4] | EDF Energy[4] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Hunterston nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Commercial operation | Retirement date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | October 1, 1957[1] | August 1, 1963[1] | February 5, 1964[1] | February 5, 1964[1] | March 30, 1990[1] |
| A2 | October 1, 1957[2] | March 1, 1964[2] | June 1, 1964[2] | July 1, 1964[2] | December 31, 1989[2] |
| B1 | November 1, 1967[3] | January 31, 1976[3] | February 6, 1976[3] | February 7, 1976[3] | November 26, 2021[3] |
| B2 | November 1, 1967[4] | March 27, 1977[4] | March 31, 1977[4] | April 1, 1977[4] | January 7, 2022[4] |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Hunterston nuclear power plant
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| Unit name | Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | 150 MW[1] | 150 MW[1] | 595 MWt[1] |
| A2 | 150 MW[2] | 150 MW[2] | 595 MWt[2] |
| B1 | 490 MW[3] | 624 MW[3] | 1496 MWt[3] |
| B2 | 495 MW[4] | 624 MW[4] | 1496 MWt[4] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Hunterston nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | North Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom[5] | 55.72001, -4.8975 (exact) |
| A2 | North Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom[5] | 55.72001, -4.8975 (exact) |
| B1 | North Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom[6] | 55.7229, -4.8913 (exact) |
| B2 | North Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom[6] | 55.7229, -4.8913 (exact) |
The map below shows the exact location of the nuclear power plant:
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Additional data
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References
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