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Wales to Host Britain's First Mini Nuclear Power Station by Mid-2030s
13 Nov
Summary
- Three small modular reactors to be built at Wylfa site
- Each reactor to power 1 million homes, totaling 3 million
- Facility to cover size of two football pitches, operational by mid-2030s
In a historic move, the UK government has revealed plans to build Britain's first-ever mini nuclear power station in Wylfa, Wales. The new facility will house three small modular reactors (SMRs) designed and manufactured by Rolls-Royce, each capable of powering 1 million homes. This means the Wylfa site, which previously hosted a conventional nuclear power station that closed in 2015, will be revived to supply a total of 3 million homes with low-carbon energy by the mid-2030s.
The innovative SMR technology is touted as a more practical and cost-effective alternative to traditional large-scale nuclear plants. The entire facility, roughly the size of two football pitches, will be factory-assembled and then transported to the Wylfa location for installation. This approach is expected to speed up the construction process compared to conventional nuclear projects like Hinkley Point C.
