Torness Nuclear Power Station

United Kingdom · East Lothian · National Grid

1,180MWe Total
2Reactor Units
1988–1989Online Since
1,180 MWeTotal Capacity
72.0%Avg Capacity Factor
14.8¢/kWhElectricity Rate
National GridGrid Region

Ownership & Operations

Owner

EDF Energy

Operator

EDF Energy

Reactor Units

Unit 1

Operating
590 MWe
Reactor TypeAGR
ModelAGR
Net Capacity590 MWe
Capacity Factor71.2%
Commercial OperationMay 25, 1988
Fuel TypeUO2 (2.7% U-235)
Fuel Cycle36 months

Unit 2

Operating
590 MWe
Reactor TypeAGR
ModelAGR
Net Capacity590 MWe
Capacity Factor72.8%
Commercial OperationFebruary 3, 1989
Fuel TypeUO2 (2.7% U-235)
Fuel Cycle36 months

Location

Coordinates

55.9694°N, 2.4053°W

Location

United Kingdom, East Lothian

Grid Region

National Grid

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