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Puzzle #44 was Bradwell nuclear power station.

Bradwell nuclear power station is a Magnox-design nuclear power station that is undergoing decommissioning. It is located on the Dengie peninsula at the mouth of the River Blackwater, Essex. In 2019, it was the first nuclear power station in the UK to be placed into long-term decommissioned management.

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What the record says

Puzzle 44 ran on 28 Aug 2026 and the answer was Bradwell nuclear power station, played with 6 guesses against 4 columns. On the record: Country - United Kingdom; Power band - <500 MW; Status - shutdown. The numbers: Grid connection - 1960s.

Beyond the grid the record adds Nominal power - 242 MW (<500 MW); First grid connection - 1962; Operator - Magnox Ltd, Nuclear Restoration Services.

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How it scored

Country
United Kingdom
Power band
<500 MW
Grid connection
1960s
Status
shutdown

Also on the record

Nominal power
242 MW (<500 MW)
First grid connection
1962
Operator
Magnox Ltd, Nuclear Restoration Services

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