Hinkley Point B
Summary
- Operator/Licensee: EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Ltd
- Parent body organisation: EDF Energy
- Type of site: Operational
- Location: Near Bridgwater, Somerset
Background
Hinkley Point B is situated near Bridgwater, Somerset on the South coast of England.
Hinkley Point B power station was built during 1967 – 1975 and started generating electricity on 5 February 1976. Operating at its current reduced level of around 70% of full output, Hinkley Point B is capable of supplying over 1.5 million homes.
Hinkley Point B’s estimated decommissioning date is 2016.