New Nuclear

The Power of Nuclear, by award-winning Dutch journalist Marco Visscher, provides a vital retort to the scaremongering around nuclear. Not too long ago, Visscher was himself a staunch opponent of nuclear power. But after extensive research and investigation, he has …

Theddlethorpe

In a busy week for GDF developments, East Lindsey District Councillors were last Wednesday (11th December) engaged in a fractious debate over proposals to accept £3 million in money from the Environment Agency to carry out coastal defence works. The …

Dungeness

It took about eight years to build Dungeness B nuclear power station, but to return the site to its original state will take nearly a century. This is the scale of the task facing EDF as the company continues the …

Hinkley

As the world grapples with the dual challenges of meeting rising energy demands and reducing carbon emissions, Dr David Hall, Vice President of Inspection at Bilfinger UK, writes about the nuclear industry as it stands at a pivotal juncture. Projects …

Australia

Did you notice the headlines when Australia’s energy regulators gave notice of new protocols that would allow rooftop solar systems to be switched off – maybe once a year in an emergency to ensure that the lights stay on? Imagine, …

Zaporizhzhia

The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), located in eastern Ukraine, has been a focal point of global attention due to the conflict in this country. The Russian troops captured this plant in 2022 and since then have faced a multitude …

Kazakhstan

As the world shifts towards clean and sustainable energy, Kazakhstan stands on the cusp of a significant move into nuclear energy. President Tokayev has suggested a national referendum to gauge the country’s position on building a nuclear power plant (NPP), …

Energy Costs

Standing charges on business electricity bills have risen sixfold since 2018 and are set to climb further in the next five years, analysts have said. The charges have increased from £31 per day – or 3.2pc of total energy bills …