Local community names new Wylfa power station

After hundreds of suggestions were submitted by locals, the final name was chosen by a panel of young people from Ynys Môn, chaired by Ynys Môn MP Llinos Medi and Secretary of State for Wales, Jo Stevens.

The panel was invited to select a name which captures both the heritage of the area and the opportunity ahead, with their involvement underlining the importance of ensuring the benefits of new nuclear at Wylfa are felt not just today, but by generations of islanders to come.

The name was chosen because it honours the specific identity, resilience, and unique character of the island’s people, placing the local community directly at the heart of the project’s identity. The name is derived from the old name for the region’s dialect, Gwyndodeg.

Chief Executive of GBE-N, Simon Roddy, said:

“This is a proud moment for the project and for the new power station we are building on Anglesey. Choosing a name is about far more than words on a page, it’s about identity, ambition, and the place Wylfa will have on the island for the next century.

“I am delighted that young people from Ynys Môn have played such a central role in this decision. Their involvement reflects exactly why this matters: because this project is about creating long-term opportunities, supporting skilled jobs, and helping to secure a clean, reliable source of power for the future. They have a real stake in the future it will help build.”

Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens added: 

 “The UK Government is proud to be bringing nuclear back to Ynys Môn. Today we’ve reached another key milestone, with young people from Ynys Môn helping to choose the name of the new power station. After years of delays from previous governments, we are delivering on our promise with an investment of over £2.5 billion into the site.

“It is fitting that the name was chosen with the help of young people from the island. The benefit this brings to Ynys Môn will be felt for generations to come. Thousands of new jobs, a supercharged North Wales economy, and a key role in the future of the UK’s energy independence. That’s the future young people in Ynys Môn, and across Wales, deserve.”

Llinos Medi, MP for Ynys Môn, said:

“This is a momentous day for Ynys Môn, I’m thankful for all the names that were submitted, and the explanations that came with them. The young people who took part in the panel today did a fantastic job, and took the responsibility seriously and with humility.

“We have a name for this project that Ynys Môn can truly call its own.”

Nuclear Minister Lord Vallance added:

“For more than 40 years, workers at Wylfa played a huge part in powering Britain with nuclear energy generated in North Wales.

“It is only right that the community at the forefront of Britain’s golden age of nuclear puts their stamp on the small modular reactors that will generate power for millions of homes for decades.”