Winfrith SGHWR nuclear power plant
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Other names: Winfrith Steam-Generating Heavy Water Reactor
Winfrith SGHWR nuclear power plant is a retired nuclear power plant in Dorset, England, United Kingdom.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Winfrith SGHWR nuclear power plant
| Status | Commissioning year | Retirement year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retired[1] | 1968[1] | 1990[1] | 100 MW[1] | Steam-generating heavy water reactor[1] | United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority [100%][1] | United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority[1] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Winfrith SGHWR nuclear power plant
| Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Commercial operation | Retirement date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 1963[1] | September 1, 1967[1] | December 1, 1967[1] | January 1, 1968[1] | September 11, 1990[1] |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Winfrith SGHWR nuclear power plant
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| Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 92 MW[1] | 92 MW[1] | 318 MWt[1] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Winfrith SGHWR nuclear power plant
| Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|
| Dorset, England, United Kingdom[2] | 50.6825, -2.2649 (exact) |
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References
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