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1. Hunterston B nuclear power station - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunterston_B_nuclear_power_station
Description: WebHunterston B nuclear power station is a shut-down AGR nuclear power station in North Ayrshire, Scotland. Located about six miles (ten kilometres) south of Largs and about miles (4 kilometres) northwest of West Kilbride on the Firth of Clyde coast. It is currently operated by EDF Energy, and began producing electricity in 1976.
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2. Hunterston B nuclear power plant closes down after 46 years
Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-59894688
Description: WebJan 7, 2022 · The Hunterston B nuclear power plant in North Ayrshire has been shut down for the final time after generating electricity for 46 years. The plant's original 25-year lifespan was extended by...
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3. Hunterston B power station | EDF
Link: https://www.edfenergy.com/energy/power-stations/hunterston-b
Description: WebHunterston B is a nuclear power station on the west coast of Scotland. Over its generating life Hunterston B produced 297.4TWh of zero-carbon electricity. Enough to power all of Scotland’s homes for 31 years. Avoiding 101.5m tonnes of CO2 emissions * Like taking every car off Scotland's roads for more than 19 years.
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4. Hunterston B nuclear power station retires after 46 years in …
Link: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/jan/07/hunterston-b-nuclear-power-station-retires-after-46-years-in-service
Description: WebRob Davies. Fri 7 Jan 2022 01.00 EST. The Hunterston B nuclear power station will shut down for ever at noon on Friday after 46 years of service, reducing the UK’s nuclear capacity by...
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5. Zero-carbon electricity generation ends at Hunterston B | EDF
Link: https://www.edfenergy.com/media-centre/news-releases/zero-carbon-electricity-generation-ends-hunterston-b
Description: WebJan 7, 2022 · Electricity generation at one of the UK’s most productive nuclear power stations, Hunterston B, in North Ayrshire, is ending after almost 46 years. Since the station came online in 1976 it has produced enough zero-carbon electricity to power every home in Scotland for nearly 31 years.
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6. Hunterston B to close two years early after cracks found in ... - BBC
Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-53935708
Description: WebAug 27, 2020 · Getty Images. Hunterston B nuclear power station in Ayrshire is to close almost two years early after cracks were found in the core of its reactors. Regulators have given permission for...
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7. Hunterston B: After 46 years, Scottish nuclear power plant shuts …
Link: https://news.sky.com/story/hunterston-b-after-46-years-scottish-nuclear-power-plant-shuts-down-12511392
Description: WebSaturday 8 January 2022 00:49, UK. 2:21. Sun sets on nuclear power station. Why you can trust Sky News. One of Scotland's two nuclear power plants has shut down after almost 46 years of generating electricity. Over its lifetime, Hunterston B had produced enough energy to power every home in Scotland for nearly 31 years.
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8. Hunterston B moves into defuelling phase | Office for Nuclear …
Link: https://www.onr.org.uk/news/all-news/2022/01/hunterston-b-moves-into-defuelling-phase/
Description: WebFeb 20, 2024 · 07 January 2022. The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has overseen the final period of operations at Hunterston B power station after it switched off its last reactor for the final time today. After nearly 46 years of generating electricity Hunterston B power station has moved into its defuelling phase.
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9. Hunterston B nuclear power station closes after 46 years
Link: https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Hunterston-B-nuclear-power-station-closes-after-46
Description: WebJan 7, 2022 · Electricity generation has ended at Scotland’s Hunterston B nuclear power plant with the shutting down of Reactor 4, an advanced gas-cooled reactor. Operator EDF says the power station produced enough electricity during its lifetime to power every home in Scotland for nearly 31 years.
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10. Defuelling milestone for Hunterston B | Office for Nuclear Regulation
Link: https://www.onr.org.uk/news/all-news/2023/10/key-defuelling-milestone-for-hunterston-b/
Description: WebFeb 20, 2024 · 10 October 2023. The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has overseen a key milestone in the defuelling phase at Hunterston B power station. After nearly 46 years of generating electricity, Hunterston B power station moved into its defuelling phase in …
