Wylfa Newydd Unit 1
Wylfa Newydd Unit 1 is proposed for the Wylfa site on Anglesey, Wales. It is significant for potentially introducing the BWRX-300 design to the UK, with a capacity of 300 MWe net, supporting smaller-scale nuclear solutions. The project is currently in the planning phase with no construction timeline
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Wylfa Newydd Unit 1
Status: PLANNED Category: POWER Country: UK UK Type: BWRX-300 BWRX-300 Capacity: 300 MWe
Overview
Wylfa Newydd Unit 1 is proposed for the Wylfa site on Anglesey, Wales. It is significant for potentially introducing the BWRX-300 design to the UK, with a capacity of 300 MWe net, supporting smaller-scale nuclear solutions. The project is currently in the planning phase with no construction timeline confirmed.
Key Facts
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- World Nuclear Association - Nuclear Power in the United Kingdom — Overview of nuclear power development in the UK, including references to Wylfa Newydd.
- Wikipedia - Wylfa Newydd Nuclear Power Station [UNVERIFIED] — Detailed page on the Wylfa Newydd project, including historical and current plans.
- World Nuclear News - UK project explores SMR deployment at Wylfa [UNVERIFIED] — Article discussing potential small modular reactor development, including BWRX-300, at the Wylfa site.
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