Wylfa nuclear power plant
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Wylfa nuclear power plant is a retired nuclear power plant in Isle of Anglesey, Wales, United Kingdom.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Wylfa nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Status | Commissioning year | Retirement year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Model | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Retired[1] | 1971[1] | 2015[1] | 530 MW[1] | Gas-cooled reactor[1] | MAGNOX[1] | Nuclear Decommissioning Authority[1] | Magnox LTD[1] |
| 2 | Retired[2] | 1972[2] | 2012[2] | 540 MW[2] | Gas-cooled reactor[2] | MAGNOX[2] | Nuclear Decommissioning Authority[2] | Magnox LTD[2] |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Wylfa nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Commercial operation | Retirement date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 1, 1963[1] | November 1, 1969[1] | January 24, 1971[1] | November 1, 1971[1] | December 30, 2015[1] |
| 2 | September 1, 1963[2] | September 1, 1970[2] | July 21, 1971[2] | January 3, 1972[2] | April 25, 2012[2] |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Wylfa nuclear power plant
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| Unit name | Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 490 MW[1] | 550 MW[1] | 1650 MWt[1] |
| 2 | 490 MW[2] | 550 MW[2] | 1920 MWt[2] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Wylfa nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isle of Anglesey, Wales, United Kingdom[3] | 53.4161, -4.4808 (exact)[3] |
| 2 | Isle of Anglesey, Wales, United Kingdom[3] | 53.4161, -4.4808 (exact)[3] |
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References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 https://pris.iaea.org/PRIS/CountryStatistics/ReactorDetails.aspx?current=240.
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