The UK government is easing restrictions on nuclear power plant construction, particularly small modular reactors (SMRs). While this technology is still under development, it attracts several companies but poses technical and financial challenges.
The UK government is easing restrictions on nuclear power plant construction, particularly small modular reactors (SMRs). While this technology is still under development, it attracts several companies but poses technical and financial challenges.
Since the startup of the Flamanville EPR reactor in May 2024, nearly 50 significant events have been reported by the ASN, with no impact on safety or the environment. These anomalies are mainly related to human factors and team coordination.
Since the startup of the Flamanville EPR reactor in May 2024, nearly 50 significant events have been reported by the ASN, with no impact on safety or the environment. These anomalies are mainly related to human factors and team coordination.
In 2024, the Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Authority (ASNR) handled 71 reports of irregularities in the nuclear industry, compared to 43 in 2023. This marked increase is seen as a sign of stronger oversight and better alert reporting by operators.
In 2024, the Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Authority (ASNR) handled 71 reports of irregularities in the nuclear industry, compared to 43 in 2023. This marked increase is seen as a sign of stronger oversight and better alert reporting by operators.
The Flamanville EPR will be connected to the grid this Friday. After two decades of delays and cost overruns, this next-generation reactor marks a major milestone for French nuclear energy.
The Flamanville EPR will be connected to the grid this Friday. After two decades of delays and cost overruns, this next-generation reactor marks a major milestone for French nuclear energy.
NextPower UK ESG, a subsidiary of NextEnergy Capital, has concluded a 20-year electricity sales agreement with Anglian Water for 90% of the production from the UK’s largest solar farm, Llanwern Solar Farm.
NextPower UK ESG, a subsidiary of NextEnergy Capital, has concluded a 20-year electricity sales agreement with Anglian Water for 90% of the production from the UK’s largest solar farm, Llanwern Solar Farm.
The Saint-Avold power plant, initially slated for conversion to biomass, is to be converted to gas.
A strategic decision to meet the power grid's need for flexibility while limiting costs.
The Saint-Avold power plant, initially slated for conversion to biomass, is to be converted to gas.
A strategic decision to meet the power grid's need for flexibility while limiting costs.
Unions at the Cordemais coal-fired power station have called a strike and are demanding that EDF CEO Luc Rémont come to the plant to explain the abandonment of the biomass conversion project.
Unions at the Cordemais coal-fired power station have called a strike and are demanding that EDF CEO Luc Rémont come to the plant to explain the abandonment of the biomass conversion project.
EDF abandons plans to convert the Cordemais power plant.
Electricity production will cease in 2027, with major repercussions for employment and the region's energy balance.
EDF abandons plans to convert the Cordemais power plant.
Electricity production will cease in 2027, with major repercussions for employment and the region's energy balance.
The CGT has revealed that EDF is considering halting the conversion of the Cordemais power plant to biomass, a project essential to the energy security of western France.
EDF insists that the final decision has not yet been taken.
The CGT has revealed that EDF is considering halting the conversion of the Cordemais power plant to biomass, a project essential to the energy security of western France.
EDF insists that the final decision has not yet been taken.
