Heysham 2 nuclear power station in Lancashire has reached a record-breaking generation milestone, becoming the most productive nuclear power station in UK history and, by extension, the most productive clean energy asset the country has ever had (link).
Tom Greatrex, Chief Executive of the Nuclear Industry Association, said:
“Heysham 2 is the greatest clean energy asset this country has ever had. For 37 years it has been a cornerstone of clean power generation and energy security, cutting bills and sustaining thousands of good, skilled jobs at the heart of the local community. The dedicated staff who have powered homes and businesses in the North West for decades deserve enormous credit
“The renewed focus on secure, price-predictable energy shows that without nuclear we pay more for electricity and become more reliant on imported fossil fuels. As Heysham 2’s retirement approaches, that is why new nuclear is essential.”
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