UK promotes nuclear power deployment, increases domestic energy production

The UK government said it could hand over up to 8 reactor by 2030, speeding up the progress from a decade to a year as the country intends to phase out oil and gas and insulate itself from fluctuating energy and fuel prices.

The UK expects up to 24 GW of capacity from “safe, clean and reliable electricity” by 2050, about 25% of projected demand, with a range of smaller reactors providing the energy.

Offshore wind, solar and hydrogen are also part of the plan to aim for 95% of electricity to be low carbon by 2030.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the “bold plan” would help the UK “scale up and accelerate the supply of affordable, clean and safe energy produced in the UK, for the people”. English, from nuclear energy new to offshore wind energy, over the next decade”.

Mr Johnson said: “This will reduce the UK’s reliance on power sources due to fluctuating international prices that we have no control over, so we can enjoy great energy self-sufficiency. with cheaper bills”.

The focus on nuclear energy will be on development nuclear power plant Hinkley Point C in Somerset, currently under construction, and talks to develop the Sizewell C nuclear power plant in Suffolk to generate 6.5 GW of electricity.

Offshore wind power will increase significantly. (Photo: Sky News)

An agency called Great British Nuclear is being created to promote the development of new nuclear power plants, supported by “substantial funding”, while a “future nuclear support fund”. hybrid” worth 120 million pounds will be launched this April.

The UK government said it would work to launch a series of projects as soon as possible, including the Wylfa nuclear power plant in Anglesey.

For offshore wind, the strategy targets up to 50 GW of capacity by 2030, which is enough to power UK homes and will include 5 GW from offshore floating wind in high seas. deeper.

For onshore wind power plants, the UK will build turbines to generate electricity, thereby ensuring lower energy bills.

The UK government will also consider reforming regulations on the installation of solar panels on the roofs of homes and commercial buildings, with the aim of increasing solar capacity by five times by 2035. with the current level of 14 GW.

The target for low-carbon hydrogen production capacity is being doubled to 10 GW by 2030, with the aim of providing cleaner power to industry as well as energy, transport and heating capacity.

The UK government said the plan came amid soaring global energy prices due to a rebound in demand following the shutdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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