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SMRs promise huge cost savings over traditional large-scale plants but the technology is unproven
Government to publish fresh details of decarbonisation plan and funding model as early as next week
Macron announces €1bn investment by 2030 as political and public opinion shifts
This year nuclear fuel has risen in price to its highest level since 2012
ESG funds should reconsider their exclusion of the technology if we are to reduce our carbon emissions
French group wants ‘urgent” decision by British government on whether China’s CGN has a role
British hostility to China looks set to provide CGN with its own exit, leaving taxpayers holding the baby
EDF and British government close in on deal to make China’s CGN give up 20% stake in proposed Sizewell C plant
But if it is to have a successful future, developers must reduce costs and shorten schedules
Sellafield is at the centre of a debate over Britain’s energy past — and future
Cardiff government set to appoint leading executive to pursue Trawsfynydd project
Announcement comes after French nuclear operator EDF publicly recommended its closure last week
Effort to remove state-owned CGN from Sizewell C said to leave Hinkley Point and Bradwell exposed
Barring Chinese involvement is rational but carries risks
Change in stance follows worsening of relations between London and Beijing
But keeping most reactors shut down in the wake of Fukushima is hampering efforts to cut carbon emissions
French nuclear operator says fuel-rod issues at China plant would lead it to close for maintenance
Debate over whether to add new reactors to Europe’s largest atomic fleet intensifies ahead of election
Early closure leaves gap in low-carbon generation as Britain seeks to cut emissions and secure energy supply
Ministers plan legislation for new financing model to underpin building of £20bn Sizewell C reactor
Sceptics of the fuel argue the plans demonstrate why no new plants should be built
State-run nuclear monopoly steps up development of reactors, wind and energy storage and green hydrogen projects
French utility group calls for board meeting as Chinese partner says reactors are operating normally
Consortium led by engine group seeks £300m in funding as it prepares application for small modular reactors
Plan to discharge 1m tonnes condemned by neighbouring countries and environmentalists
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