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Hunterston B nuclear power station
nuclear power station in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hunterston B Power Station is a nuclear power station in North Ayrshire, Scotland. It is about 6 miles (9 km) south of Largs and about 2.5 miles (4 km) northwest of West Kilbride, on the Firth of Clyde coast.
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It has generated electricity since 1976. It is operated by EDF Energy. It currently generates up to 1000 MW and is due to operate until 2023.
Hunterston B is very similar in design to the Hinkley Point B power station which is also due to operate until 2023.