The British government is toying with building another major nuclear power plant: according to a statement published on Thursday, this will be the biggest expansion of nuclear power in the country in 70 years.
The new plans aim to strengthen Britain’s energy independence and meet greenhouse gas reduction targets.
Nuclear energy production is expected to quadruple by 2050
In addition to the possible construction of a new nuclear power plant, London wants to invest in modern nuclear fuel and focus on ‘smarter regulations’. All told, nuclear energy production is expected to quadruple to 24 gigawatts by 2050. This is expected to cover a quarter of the UK’s electricity needs.
According to the Prime Minister, nuclear energy is “green and cheaper in the long term”
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said nuclear power is the ‘perfect antidote’ to the country’s energy problems. “It is green, cheaper in the long term and will ensure UK energy security.” Energy Minister Claire Coutinho said Britain never wanted to depend on “tyrants” like Russian President Vladimir Putin for energy again.
Another nuclear power plant currently under construction
Britain currently has nine operational nuclear reactors, but many are old and nearing the end of their lives. A new nuclear power plant, Hinkley Point C, is already being built in the country. Construction of another nuclear power plant, Sizewell C, is expected to begin this year. The additional nuclear power plant now being considered by the government will be of a similar size to these two projects.
Source: Krone
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