Berkeley
Berkeley was one of the UK's first nuclear power stations that operated from 1962 until 1989 when it ceased electricity generation. Defuelling was completed in 1992.
The Berkeley site comprises the Magnox station site and that part of what was Berkeley Centre containing the active handling facilities. The Centre was a nuclear research and development facility for the UK electricity supply industry. It was operational from 1961 to 2005.
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Location |
Gloucestershire |
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Nuclear operation period |
Berkeley Centre - 1961 to 2005 Nuclear power station - 1962 to 1989 |
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Status |
Decommissioning |
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Site licensee |
Magnox Ltd |
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Responsible organisation |
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority |
