Windscale AGR nuclear power plant
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Other names: Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor; Sellafield
Windscale AGR nuclear power plant is a retired nuclear power plant in Borough of Copeland, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Windscale AGR nuclear power plant
| Status | Commissioning year | Retirement year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Model | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retired[1] | 1963[1] | 1981[1] | 36 MW[1] | Gas-cooled reactor[1] | AGR[1] | United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority [100%][1] | United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority[1] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Windscale AGR nuclear power plant
| Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Commercial operation | Retirement date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 1958[1] | August 9, 1962[1] | February 1, 1963[1] | March 1, 1963[1] | April 3, 1981[1] |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Windscale AGR nuclear power plant
(Read more about nuclear capacity definitions.)
| Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 24 MW[1] | 32 MW[1] | 120 MWt[1] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Windscale AGR nuclear power plant
| Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|
| Borough of Copeland, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom[2] | 54.4245, -3.4952 (exact) |
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Additional data
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References
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