UK Eyes New 1.2 GW Nuclear Plant

Thursday, 11 January 2024

“In the two years since Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, the government has doubled down on security of supply to protect the country from price volatility and hostile foreign regimes,” the government said in a press statement.

The roadmap sets out how the UK will increase generation by up to four times to 24 GW by 2050 – enough to provide a quarter of the UK’s electricity needs.

The plans include the next steps to possibly building a plant as big as Sizewell, the 1.2 GW nuclear power plant in Suffolk, the government statement added.

The roadmap also includes a government ambition to secure 3-7 GW worth of investment decisions every 5 years from 2030 to 2044 on new nuclear projects.

“Nuclear is the perfect antidote to the energy challenges facing Britain – it’s green, cheaper in the long term and will ensure the UK’s energy security for the long-term,” said the UK prime minister, Rishi Sunak.

Source: montelnews.com