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At the forefront of energy innovation
It’s an exciting time in the world of energy innovation! Last week we signed up to an international project that will ensure the UK stays at the forefront of research on nuclear energy generation and safety testing. The international project is being led by France and will result in the construction of a state-of-the-art facility [...]
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A new generation of nuclear
Yesterday, I gave planning permission for the construction of the first new nuclear power station for a generation. It is planned that Hinkley Point C in Somerset will host two new reactors generating low carbon electricity for up to 5 million homes; sustain around 25,000 jobs during construction, and play an important role in cutting [...]
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Future consumers would not thank us for looking for an energy policy in the bargain basement
Nothing generates column inches these days like discussion about the costs of our future energy mix. And rightly so. Our ageing fleet of power stations, our increasing reliance on imported fossil fuels and the need for us to reduce carbon emissions all add up to one thing: we need investment. Here at DECC we’ve developed [...]
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The UK nuclear supply chain
Last week I took the opportunity to visit a number of companies and organisations to understand better how businesses are preparing for a new nuclear build programme, what barriers they perceive to such preparations and having the necessary skills in place and how academic and other organisations can help in aiding the gearing up process. [...]
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Hinkley Point revisited
Last week I went back to Hinkley Point to meet with local residents. I felt it was a good opportunity to go back and see how things have progressed in the area and find out how local communities are feeling about the proposed development plans. A lot has happened in the last 6 months. We [...]
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