Sizewell B
The nuclear power station near Southwold has surpassed 250 terawatt-hours in electricity generation, potentially powering every home in Suffolk for 192 years
Sizewell B power station in Suffolk has resumed operations following a planned maintenance, positioning it for another 18 months of generation
It is the first of the two nuclear reactors that will be installed at Hinkley Point C
The UK’s youngest nuclear power station supplies electricity to 2.5 million homes in East Anglia
The 1.2GW power station could continue operating until 2055
EDF is looking at extending the operational life of Sizewell B power station from 2035 to 2055
The power plant has been closed for planned refuelling and maintenance work
It agreed to run at half capacity for a period of four months to help manage the impact of very low power demand on the grid
The Environment Agency is seeking feedback from the community and national stakeholders on applications for three environmental permits required for the operation of the facility
A new Emergency Response Centre (ERC) has opened at the Sizewell B nuclear power station. The centre contains back-up control systems to allow operators to command the station remotely if necessary, as well as emergency equipment, high pressure pumps and vehicles that could be sent out in the case of an extreme event (pictured). The […]