Hinkley Point B
- Country: UK
- Role: Civil Power
- Status: Decommissioning
- Year: 1976
Overview
Twin advanced gas cooled reactors that supplied the grid from 1976 until 2022 and were among the most productive stations in British history. Cracks in the graphite core limited later life. Defueling finished in 2022 and site clearance is underway.
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