This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. The ambitious project could receive funding as part of the Government's pledge to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Once operational, the site is expected to meet seven percent of the nation's demand for power. EDF Energy announced last year it had applied to build a power plant on the east coast of the UK, with construction pencilled in for 2024.
Join EDF and get up to 50 credit Switch to EDF and get a 50 credit. Choose to fix a price for two or three years. Bundle your tariffs with smart devices or boiler care. This box contains affiliate links. We might receive a commission off any sales we make, you generate from it. Government insiders have now claimed the project as emerged as a forerunner in the Net Zero strategy paper. The document lays out a framework for Prime Minister Boris Johnson and cohort to reduce greenhouse emissions. With the COP 26 climate summit just around the corner, the Government will be keen to highlight its green credentials in the international arena. To date, the use of offshore wind and solar energy has dominated the discussion regarding low-carbon energy production. What are the consequences of Galileo rejection: UK slams door in EU face and REFUSES the return of the Irish people.