Engineering
8 years ago

UK's nuclear power generation peaked in 1997, providing 26% of the country's electricity.

IET Conference Publications
The historical development of nuclear power generation in the UK
M.J. Hearn

Paper Summary

The UK generates about one-fifth of its electricity from nuclear power, with 24 reactors in operation. Nuclear power production in the UK started in 1956, peaking in 1997 at 26% of electricity generation. Different types of nuclear power stations and research reactors exist in the UK.

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