The estimated costs of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant project have surged to up to £35 billion, primarily due to factors such as inflation, Covid-related disruptions, Brexit and challenges in civil construction
ReadNational Grid is expediting the connection of clean energy projects in England and Wales, allowing 10GW of battery energy storage projects to connect four years earlier than planned
ReadThe government has confirmed that private investors can now express their interest in contributing to the Sizewell C nuclear power station
ReadThe announcement follows the launch of the new body Great British Nuclear that will oversee the expansion of nuclear power in the UK
ReadThe move is expected to push back dates on the current contract to help the company avoid a potential penalty
ReadActivist groups are campaigning against EDF’s decision to remove Acoustic Fish Deterrents on the cooling water intakes at the nuclear power station
ReadThe energy regulator has announced it plans to save consumers money by reducing National Grid Electricity Transmission’s funding request to build the transmission links
ReadThe energy giant said the risk of a delay in delivering the project’s milestones has increased but the aim to generate first electricity in 2025 remains unchanged
ReadIt is 250 metres tall and can carry 5,000 tonnes in a single lift – equivalent to 32 single-storey houses or 1,600 cars
ReadChina General Nuclear Power partnered with EDF to help fund a third of the £20bn cost of the nuclear power plant being built in Somerset
ReadEDF Energy CEO Simone Rossi says the progress is ‘good news for anyone concerned about the climate change crisis’
ReadIt will provide developer EDF Energy with full life cycle services to improve project delivery and commercial performance
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