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‘No reason’ not to extend life of UK nuclear fleet

There is no reason to not extend the lifespan of EDF’s remaining nuclear plants, which could provide the UK with a valuable “breathing space” while the next generation of its fleet comes online, academics have told MPs.

2 years ago

Decarbonised grid can be ‘robust and resilient’ in challenging weather

2 years ago

Government legislates to cap low-carbon power revenues

2 years ago

EDF site chosen for first fusion plant

3 years ago

Government nuclear vision has ‘no substance’, warns union

3 years ago

EDF looks at extensions for two nuclear plants

3 years ago

Expanding CfD scheme limits options for REMA

3 years ago

Encore for Old King Coal

3 years ago

Government must take ‘robust stance’ on CfD expansion

3 years ago

Johnson says ‘madness’ for next PM not to push on with Sizewell

3 years ago

Energy UK backs proposals to offer CfDs to existing generators

3 years ago

Sunak pledges energy independence law

3 years ago

Campaigners trigger Sizewell C court challenge

3 years ago

Kwarteng gives go-ahead to Sizewell C

3 years ago

Fresh planning delay for Sizewell C

3 years ago

Could improving diversity help shift public view of nuclear?

3 years ago

Rolls-Royce eyes sites for first SMR factory

3 years ago

Weekend press round-up: £15bn takeover bid for UK Power Networks collapses

In the Utility Week’s latest round-up of the weekend papers, a £15 billion takeover bid for UK Power Networks collapses after the owner raises the price at the last minute, and the government is criticised for asking vulnerable households to help foot the bill for building new nuclear plants whilst letting industrial energy users “off the hook”.

3 years ago

National Grid energises substation for Hinkley connection

3 years ago

Green light to use new nuclear finance model for Sizewell C

3 years ago