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08/04/2022
EDF Welcomes Further Investment In Wind, Nuclear And Solar
EDF Energy has welcomed the Government's ambition for further investment in wind, nuclear and solar.
The firm is delivering its new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C and working with the Government, on a replica at Sizewell C. These are key foundations for further plans for nuclear. EDF is also looking at extending the operational life of Sizewell B power station by at least 20 years, from 2035 to 2055. Together Sizewell B, Sizewell C and Hinkley Point C could deliver reliable low carbon power for more than 15 million homes.
EDF Renewables' offshore wind project Neart na Gaoithe in the Firth of Forth is under construction and our Gwynt Glas floating offshore wind project in the Celtic Sea is in development. EDF Renewables has 2GW of onshore wind and 3GW of solar in the development pipeline.
EDF's UK CEO Simone Rossi said: "Britain is right to take control of its energy future, with a step change in ambition for electricity from wind, nuclear and solar, and greater energy efficiency.
"Building more new nuclear will reduce Britain’s dependence on overseas gas and keep energy prices stable, creating thousands of jobs while we’re doing it. At Hinkley Point C we’re already building British nuclear, with 3600 British businesses and 22,000 people making it happen, including over 800 apprentices. The fastest way to get more nuclear in Britain is get on with the next two units at Sizewell C. It’s a copy of Hinkley Point C, the design is approved and ready to go, and British manufacturers are experts in how to build it. Building more of the same design is the best way to bring down costs and develop a strong UK supply chain."
Hassaan Majid, Acting CEO of EDF Renewables UK said: "Building more renewables as quickly as possible will help diversify our production sources and support security of supply.
"Ensuring barriers to quicker consenting and grid connections are removed, and that planning and regulatory bodies are guided by net zero, energy security and affordability objectives, are key to achieving the vision set out for the country."
The firm is delivering its new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C and working with the Government, on a replica at Sizewell C. These are key foundations for further plans for nuclear. EDF is also looking at extending the operational life of Sizewell B power station by at least 20 years, from 2035 to 2055. Together Sizewell B, Sizewell C and Hinkley Point C could deliver reliable low carbon power for more than 15 million homes.
EDF Renewables' offshore wind project Neart na Gaoithe in the Firth of Forth is under construction and our Gwynt Glas floating offshore wind project in the Celtic Sea is in development. EDF Renewables has 2GW of onshore wind and 3GW of solar in the development pipeline.
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EDF's UK CEO Simone Rossi said: "Britain is right to take control of its energy future, with a step change in ambition for electricity from wind, nuclear and solar, and greater energy efficiency.
"Building more new nuclear will reduce Britain’s dependence on overseas gas and keep energy prices stable, creating thousands of jobs while we’re doing it. At Hinkley Point C we’re already building British nuclear, with 3600 British businesses and 22,000 people making it happen, including over 800 apprentices. The fastest way to get more nuclear in Britain is get on with the next two units at Sizewell C. It’s a copy of Hinkley Point C, the design is approved and ready to go, and British manufacturers are experts in how to build it. Building more of the same design is the best way to bring down costs and develop a strong UK supply chain."
Hassaan Majid, Acting CEO of EDF Renewables UK said: "Building more renewables as quickly as possible will help diversify our production sources and support security of supply.
"Ensuring barriers to quicker consenting and grid connections are removed, and that planning and regulatory bodies are guided by net zero, energy security and affordability objectives, are key to achieving the vision set out for the country."
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