Nuclear Power
EDF is leading the transition to a cleaner, low emission electric future, tackling climate change and helping Britain achieve Net Zero. We are Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity(1).
Around a fifth of the UK's electricity is generated by our eight nuclear power stations, helping power our customers' homes and businesses.
Investing in nuclear power to help Britain achieve Net Zero
EDF is leading the UK's nuclear renaissance with the construction of a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C, and plans for new power stations at Sizewell C in Suffolk and Bradwell B in Essex.
Nuclear power is the most reliable, low-carbon energy source currently available to the UK. EDF is playing a key role in the development of nuclear sites, while Hinkley Point C will provide low-carbon electricity to meet 7% of the UK demand. The project is already making a positive impact on the local and national economy as well as boosting skills and education.
In 2019 EDF's 8 nuclear power stations generated enough low carbon electricity for 49% of UK homes
Avoiding 17.8m tonnes of CO2 emissions*
Like taking 8.1m cars off UK roads for a year
*When compared to direct emissions of combined cycle gas turbines | all figures rounded to the nearest hundred thousand
Generating low-carbon electricity
What is nuclear energy?
Find out what nuclear energy is and how nuclear power is produced.
Generating safe nuclear energy
Safety is our number one priority. Find out how we keep you, our employees and the environment safe from harm.
The future of nuclear power
We’re investing in the next generation of nuclear power stations.
What are the advantages of nuclear energy?
Nuclear energy is one of the most low-carbon energy sources, what are the other advantages?
What does graphite do in a nuclear power station?
Graphite bricks play an important role in Advanced Gas-cooled Reactors.
Nuclear lifetime management
EDF's lifetime strategy is to seek life extensions for all its nuclear stations, where it is safe and commercially viable.
How do you decommission a nuclear power station?
By 2030 all seven of EDF’s AGR nuclear power stations are expected to have ended power generation and be at various stages of decommissioning.
Nuclear power stations in the UK
Around 20% of the UK's electricity is generated by our eight nuclear power stations. Find out which reactors at our eight nuclear power stations are in service and what they are generating.
What's it like to work in nuclear?
"Helping stations manage changes to the design, operation, and maintenance"
Michelle Hoy, Head of Nuclear Generation Design Authority, shares what Design Authority does at EDF.
“If it wasn’t for nuclear physics, stars wouldn’t be able to shine"
Hear why Jess Cliff, Reactor Physics and Criticality Engineer, finds nuclear physics so special and the skills she uses in her role.
"We're passionate about helping Britain achieve Net Zero"
Hear from Mauro Cantoni, Operations Manager, Investment Delivery, about the role his team plays in managing the safety of power stations.
Find out more
Visit a power station
Drop into one of our visitor centres, where we have interactive exhibitions to help you learn more about power generation. You can also book a free tour of any of our nuclear power stations.
Inspiring the next generation
Inspire is Hinkley Point C’s education programme in Somerset and the wider South West region.
Investing in renewable energy
We’re one of the UK’s leading renewable energy companies, owning 36 wind farms – including two off-shore.