EDF, UK government agree to extend life of Sizewell B nuclear plant by 20 years
EDF will invest about £800 million to keep Sizewell B running for 20 more years, preserving 1.2 gigawatts of low-carbon power.
- EDF and the UK government reached a draft deal on Wednesday to extend Sizewell B's life by 20 years, investing $1.1 billion in upgrades to keep the nuclear plant operating until 2055.
- Nuclear power serves as a critical component of the country's net zero strategy, providing essential backup when wind and solar output drops significantly, making Sizewell's continuation vital.
- Operating since 1995, Sizewell provides power to two million homes and produces 3% of the country's energy; the extension secures 900 jobs at the plant.
- Provisional terms include a supply contract at £70.50 per megawatt hour; regulatory approval and ongoing safety assessments remain required, with final agreement expected later this year.
- Campaign group TASC condemned the reliance on nuclear power, with CWilson of TASC arguing the extension creates a "multi-generational financial and environmental liability" amid climate change concerns.
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