nuclear reactors
EDF Energy has announced a £1.3 billion investment to extend the operational life of its UK nuclear fleet, aiming to maintain current output levels
EDF’s additional investment in UK nuclear reactors, initially set to retire, has played a crucial role in maintaining the grid during the current cold spell, according to a report
They are inviting responses, until 30th September 2022, from experts on what is required for the government to approve up to eight new nuclear reactors by 2030, among other topics
Projects designed to boost the production of fuel for reactors will be supported
Representatives of the global nuclear industry have called for a rise in national nuclear capacity targets
Tesla’s Co-Founder urged countries to build more nuclear power stations to safeguard international security
Ringhals 1 was shut down on 31st December 2020 after nearly 45 years of power operation while Ringhals 2 was taken out of service a year prior to that
The deal negotiated by the government with EDF is estimated to save taxpayers £1 billion
The latest programme aims to assist the progression of advanced reactor designs in their earliest phases
Both reactor designs are expected to be operational within the next seven years