Details
| Reactor Type | Gas-Cooled Reactor (or GCR) |
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| Model | MAGNOX |
| Owner | Nuclear Decommissioning Authority |
| Operator | Sellafield Limited |
Timeline
| Construction Start | Saturday, 1 August 1953 |
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| First Criticality | Tuesday, 1 May 1956 |
| First Grid Connection | Monday, 27 August 1956 |
| Commercial Operation | Monday, 1 October 1956 |
| Permanent Shutdown | Monday, 31 March 2003 |
Specifications
| Capacity Net | 49 MWe |
|---|---|
| Capacity Gross | 60 MWe |
| Thermal Capacity | 268 MWt |
| Design Net Capacity | 35 MWe |
Operational History
Electricity Supplied (GWh)
Energy Availability Factor (%)
Total Electricity Supplied (GWh)
Reactor History
| Year | Reference Unit Power (MWe) | Annual Time Online (Hours) | Electricity Supplied (GWh) | Operation Factor (%) | Energy Availability Annual (%) | Energy Availability Cumulative (%) | Load Factor Annual (%) | Load Factor Cumulative (%) |
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