Nuclear Power Stations (Efficiency)

HC Deb 21 July 1976 vol 915 cc490-1W

Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will indicate the energy efficiency of (a) Magnox power stations, (b) AGR's, (c) PWR's and (d) FBR's.

Mr. Eadies

The thermal efficiencies of nuclear power stations vary with the detailed design of the plant and its location. Representative nominal design figures are as follows:

				Per cent.
Magnox	…	…	…	30
AGR	…	…	…	40
PWR	…	…	…	33
FBR	…	…	…	40