The British government will give the green light to the construction for the first time of Small and safe nuclear reactors in England and Walesas part of its objective of promoting economic growth and having affordable energy. The Labor Executive has indicated in a note that all the necessary reforms will be approved to dismantle all the regulation that made the construction of these reactors difficult, which are known as modular reactors.
At the same time, according to the Keir Starmer government, these small nuclear reactors will allow the creation of highly qualified jobs, will provide clean, safe and more affordable energy. “For too long the country has been plunged into delays and obstructions, with a system too willing to label decisions as too difficult,” says the statement.
The United Kingdom was the first country in the world to develop a nuclear reactor, but the last time a central was built was in 1995, and since then none has been built, which has left the country lagged in the world career to take advantage A cleaner and more affordable energy, adds the government.
This industry has been “suffocated” by regulations and this has caused a collapse of investment, leaving only a nuclear energy plant: Hinkley Point C. It is estimated that this central one, which is located in Somerset County, west of England, is operational until the end of 2031, although at first it was scheduled for this year.
Meanwhile, China is building 29 reactors and the European Union (EU) has 12 in planning phase, which gives these places a huge advantage in the world career to take advantage of new technologies, create jobs and provide cleaner, cheaper energy and independent.
The British prime minister, Keir Starmer, points out in the statement that the United Kingdom “has not built a nuclear power plant in decades” and adds: “Our energy security has been hostage (the Russian president, Vladimir) Putin for too long, with British prices shooting at will. “
“I’m going to put an end: I will change the rules to support the builders of this country” and “I will make the necessary radical decisions to get the United Kingdom out of their lethargy and give a boost to our change plan,” says the Labor leader.
