We need nuclear power to fight climate change
Nuclear, alongside renewables, provides a huge amount of clean, reliable power throughout the year.
Sizewell C would provide thousands of British jobs
The project would create 25,000 job opportunities and hundreds of apprenticeships.
A British company funded by British investors
Sizewell C would aim to be majority owned by British investors and use a bespoke UK version of European technology.
Home grown energy would reduce our imports of electricity and gas
Once operational, Sizewell C would provide low-carbon electricity for around 6 million British homes.
Huge economic benefits to Suffolk and the rest of Britain
The project would provide £125m per year to the region during construction and up to 70% of the construction value would go to British companies.
Sensitive to the rich, local environment on the Suffolk coast
Sizewell C would build on EDF’s great track record of environmental protection.
Nuclear is one of the safest ways to produce energy
Nuclear has a similar safety record to renewables and is much safer than coal, gas or oil.
The design is a replica of Hinkley Point C in Somerset
This means Sizewell C would be cheaper to build and finance. It would gain from efficiencies and innovation at Hinkley Point C.
Paving the way for further innovation in the nuclear industry
Sizewell C would help secure the future of the nuclear supply chain and could pave the way for other clean technologies like SMRs and hydrogen.
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What is Sizewell C?
The proposed Sizewell C site is on the Suffolk coast and it sits alongside an operating EDF Energy nuclear power station and one which has been retired from service. Should we receive the necessary consents it will be the second nuclear station built in the UK using EPR technology.
Why do we need Sizewell C?
The Committee on Climate Change Report shows how far and fast the UK needs to go to meet the threat of climate change. Its “Net-zero” ambition means completely decarbonising energy and electrifying more of our lives – it means we need to stop burning fossil fuels like coal and gas in the way we do now.
Sizewell C Neighbourhood Fund
The Sizewell C Neighbourhood Fund has been established to strengthen links with the local communities around the Sizewell C development site.