Hinkley Point power station, near Bridgwater in Somerset. Hinkley Point A (the two bluish-grey structures on the left) is comprised of two Magnox reactors that generated electricity from 1965-2000. Defuelling of the twin reactors was completed in 2004. Hinkley Point B (the greyish structure on the right) is comprised of two operating Advanced Gas-Cooled Reactors (AGR) that became operational in 1976. It is expected to close down in 2016.
Added:
21st Aug 2008
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Design and Technology, Science
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energy power electricity nuclear reactor Hinkley
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