Hunterston A

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf nuclear power station
gptkbp:collaborations shared knowledge with other countries
gptkbp:commissioned 1965
gptkbp:community_engagement held public consultations during operation
gptkbp:community_impact local economic contributions during operation
gptkbp:construction_cost £30 million
gptkbp:contributedTo nuclear technology advancements
significant during peak demand
gptkbp:coolingSystem 500 MW
once-through cooling
gptkbp:decommissioned 1990
gptkbp:decommissioningDate completed in 2000s
complex and costly process
gptkbp:electrification over 50 TWh
gptkbp:emissionsStandard low during operation
gptkbp:energyEfficiency Magnox design
part of discussions on future energy sources.
pioneered_in_the_UK
gptkbp:engineType 1
graphite-moderated
gptkbp:environmental_impact monitored post-decommissioning
gptkbp:environmentalProtection conducted regularly during operation
gptkbp:firstMatch in_Scotland
gptkbp:floors 40 hectares
gptkbp:fuelType natural uranium
used natural uranium fuel
gptkbp:future_plans site redevelopment proposals under consideration
gptkbp:gridConnection Scottish_grid
gptkbp:historical_significance part_of_UK_nuclear_history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hunterston A
gptkbp:is_a_site_for ongoing efforts post-decommissioning
gptkbp:launchDate 1990
gptkbp:legacy influenced future nuclear projects
gptkbp:location North_Ayrshire,_Scotland
gptkbp:notable_event none reported during operation
gptkbp:notableFeature part_of_UK_energy_strategy_discussions
gptkbp:openedIn age and economic factors
local job losses
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Scottish_Power
gptkbp:powerOutput 500 MW
contributed to national grid
gptkbp:productionYears 25 years
gptkbp:project supported local initiatives during operation
gptkbp:public_perception mixed views on nuclear energy
gptkbp:regulatoryBody gptkb:Office_for_Nuclear_Regulation
gptkbp:safety implemented during operational years
gptkbp:safetyFeatures generally safe during operation
prioritized during operation
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Hunterston_B
gptkbp:tour available for educational purposes
gptkbp:type Magnox reactor
gptkbp:visitors nuclear waste storage
gptkbp:waterManagement long-term storage solutions
managed according to regulations