UK: nuclear power stations remaining years 2023 | Statista

In 2023, five out of the nine nuclear power reactors present in the United Kingdom had a remaining operational life of one to two years. In the same year, the power plants of Hinkley Point B and Hunterston B were shut down. EDF UK announced that Heysham II and Torness 1&2 will stop their activity in 2028 instead than in 2030, as previously planned.

Remaining operational life of nuclear power plants in the United Kingdom (UK) as of April 2023 (in years)

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April 2023

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United Kingdom

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as of April 2023

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Figures reflect the years between 2023 and the expected shutdown of each nuclear power plant.

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