Fresh cracks found at Hunterston B nuclear plant
One of the reactors at the Hunterston B nuclear power station could remain offline for months after fresh cracks were found in its core.
EDF energy said such cracks were a known problem but were developing at a faster rate than anticipated.
The firm is working with regulators to better understand the long term future of the site in North Ayrshire.
The company says it fully expects the reactor to return to service by the end of the year.
In a statement, it said reactor 3 had been offline since 9 March for a routine inspection and that the cracks were not unexpected.
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