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EDF connects Flamanville 3 nuclear reactor to France’s power grid

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EDF has integrated the Flamanville 3 nuclear reactor into France’s national power grid, marking the first expansion of the country’s nuclear network in 25 years.  The reactor was connected on 21 December 2024, producing 100MW of electricity. With a capacity of 1.6GW, Flamanville 3 is France’s largest nuclear reactor and one of the most powerful worldwide. The reactor, located in Normandy, joins similar reactors in China and Finland. The project experienced a 12-year delay, with…

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UK seeks new investors for Sizewell C nuclear project

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The UK government is exploring new investor interest for the Sizewell C nuclear plant, as negotiations continue to secure funding for the project.  These discussions come at a crucial time, with the UK aiming to modernise its power infrastructure by 2030.  However, the project’s funding timeline has been delayed, with a final investment decision now expected no earlier than spring 2025, pushing back the initial target of a 2024 decision. Securing investors for Sizewell C…

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Centrica and EDF extend operational life of UK nuclear power stations

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Centrica, in partnership with EDF, has announced the extension of the operational lives of its four advanced gas-cooled reactor nuclear power stations.  Heysham 1 and Hartlepool will now operate until March 2027, while Heysham 2 and Torness will continue until March 2030.  These extensions will add 9TWh to Centrica’s electricity generation capacity between 2026 and 2030, supporting the UK’s baseload power generation. The decision follows a comprehensive review to ensure that the extended lifetimes do…

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ABO Energy sells South African BESS projects to EDF

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ABO Energy has sold the rights to two battery energy storage systems (BESS) in South Africa to French utility Électricité de France (EDF) after advancing them to ready-to-build status.  EDF secured preferred bidder status for both projects on November 30, 2023, under South Africa’s first Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (BESIPPPP). The projects, located in the Northern Cape and North West provinces near Aggeneys and Vryburg, are stand-alone BESS installations with a…

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EDF in talks to source nuclear power for 1 GW data centre projects in France

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Électricité de France (EDF) is negotiating with three suppliers to secure power for its planned 1 GW data centre projects in France, with a focus on nuclear energy as a clean power source for tech firms amid the rising energy demands driven by AI.  EDF executive director Marc Benayoun confirmed the ongoing discussions but withheld details on the companies involved, noting that site selection for the projects is still in progress. EDF expects to export…

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Mirion wins contracts for UK’s Sizewell C nuclear project

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Mirion Technologies has been awarded two contracts to provide advanced radiation safety solutions for the UK’s Sizewell C nuclear power station, a 3.2 GW project designed to supply electricity to six million homes.  The first contract, granted in October 2024, involves the provision of electrical penetration systems (EPS) for the reactor, ensuring secure cable passage through containment walls while maintaining reliable electrical circuits and reactor safety. Sizewell C, based on EDF’s European pressurised reactor (EPR)…