"A first-of-its-kind nuclear power station is to be built on Anglesey, bringing up to 3,000 jobs and billions of pounds of investment. The plant at Wylfa, on the Welsh island's northern coast, will have the UK's first three small modular reactors (SMR), although the site could potentially hold up to eight. Work is due to start next year with the aim of generating power by the mid 2030s."
"Simon Bowen, chair of Great British Energy-Nuclear, said: "This is a historic moment for the UK, and is another momentous step in realising Britain's potential in leading the way on nuclear energy. These first SMRs at Wylfa will lay the groundwork for a fleet-based approach to nuclear development, strengthening the UK's energy independence and bringing long-term investment to the local economy.""
A nuclear power station will be built at Wylfa on Anglesey featuring the UK's first three small modular reactors (SMRs) with potential for up to eight units. Construction is scheduled to begin next year, targeting power generation by the mid 2030s. The development could supply about three million homes, create up to 3,000 jobs and attract billions of pounds, including a £2.5bn UK government investment. Great British Energy-Nuclear will build the plant and pursue a fleet-based approach to nuclear development while also identifying sites for an additional large-scale nuclear power station.
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