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Wylfa SMR Project: Britain’s first modular nuclear fleet takes shape in North Wales in 2026
The Wylfa SMR Project in North Wales has moved into site-specific design, with Great British Energy – Nuclear and Rolls-Royce SMR advancing an initial three-reactor deployment planned to deliver around 1.4GWe of firm low-carbon power.
July 25, 2026
West Burton C reaches financial close as Fidra Energy advances £250m UK battery investment
Fidra’s £231m West Burton C financing moves a 500MW battery toward construction as Drax, lenders and taxpayers test UK storage economics at scale.
July 21, 2026
Invinity (AIM: IES) shares fall 20% despite Ofgem backing for 520 MWh Frontier Legacy project
Ofgem has provisionally selected the Frontier Legacy long-duration storage project using Invinity’s vanadium flow batteries, but IES shares plunged as investors confronted the limited award, financial-assessment concerns and delivery risk.
June 26, 2026
Holtec SMR-300 clears UK regulatory hurdle as Cottam nuclear data centre project moves a step closer to reality
UK regulators confirm no fundamental shortfalls in the Holtec SMR-300 reactor design after a comprehensive 19-month Generic Design Assessment, clearing a key hurdle for the Cottam nuclear data centre project. Read the full analysis.
March 31, 2026
Can Sizewell C become the benchmark for financing next-generation nuclear projects in Europe?
Can the £38 billion Sizewell C project become Europe’s nuclear financing blueprint? Learn how its RAB model could shape future reactors and SMRs.
July 24, 2025
Sizewell C final investment decision explained: What £38bn means for UK energy security and net zero goals
Find out how the £38 billion Sizewell C deal reshapes UK energy strategy, boosts jobs, and strengthens nuclear growth plans for the 2030s.
July 23, 2025
Sizewell C nuclear power station gets £14.2bn boost as UK aims for clean energy future
The UK has committed £14.2 bn to Sizewell C, creating 10,000 jobs and powering 6 million homes—here’s how this defines Britain’s nuclear future.
June 11, 2025
UK’s bold economic move: Major international investment summit set to attract global leaders and billions in investment
The UK government has unveiled plans for a major International Investment Summit set for 14 October 2024, marking…
August 5, 2024