Wylfa is the best site in Europe for a new large-scale nuclear plant

The Government has announced that a new Gigawatt scale nuclear power plant is to be built at Wylfa in North Wales.

The government is starting talks with energy firms to explore building the plant, which it says could provide enough clean, reliable and cheap power for 6 million homes for 60 years.

Sue Ferns, Senior Deputy General Secretary of Prospect , said:

“Wylfa represents the best site in Europe for a large-scale nuclear power station. With this announcement this has now been recognised by the UK government.

“Gigawatt scale new nuclear power stations are vital to hitting net zero and for our energy security. But they also maintain well paid and highly skilled jobs, meaning this project would be a major boost to the Welsh economy.

“Now we need a laser-like focus on delivery of new nuclear to make sure skills and experience are not lost, and costs are reduced as we progress.”