Heysham Power Station
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| Heysham Power Station | |
 Heysham nuclear power station
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Operator | British Energy |
| Built | 1970 |
| Start of commercial operation | 1989-04-01 |
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| Reactors active | 4 |
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| Capacity | 2,400 MW |
| Total power generation in 2006 | 17,232 GWh |
| Average annual generation (last 5 yrs) | 15,994 GWh |
| Net generation | 274,730 GWh |
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As of July 25, 2007
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Heysham Power Station is a nuclear power station located in Heysham, Lancashire, England, operated by British Energy. The site is divided into two separately-managed stations, Heysham 1 and Heysham 2, both of the advanced gas-cooled reactor (AGR) type, with two reactors each. The total installed capacity is 2400 MWe.
The plant operator, British Energy, has suggested that the site would be a suitable location for a further nuclear power station,[citation needed] though this is opposed by environmental groups such as Greenpeace.
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[edit] Heysham 1
Construction of Heysham 1 began in 1970, with the first reactor commencing operations in 1983 and the second reactor following in 1984. However, initial production levels were low, and full commercial operation was only declared in 1989. It is likely to remain in operation until 2014. Its generating capacity is 1150 MWe.
Heysham 1 shares its reactor design with Hartlepool power station, which introduced the replaceable pod boiler design.
[edit] Heysham Stage 2
Construction of Heysham 2 began in 1979, and the station opened in 1988. Its generating capacity is 1250 MWe, and it is estimated to keep running until at least 2023. Heysham 2 shares its reactor design with Torness power station and is a development of the reactor design used at Hinkley Point B.
[edit] See also
- Nuclear power in the United Kingdom
- Energy policy of the United Kingdom
- Energy use and conservation in the United Kingdom
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