"Tom Greatrex, Nuclear Industry Association chief executive, stated that the move would pave the way for three small modular reactors, the UK's first, to be built at the site. He emphasized that Wylfa is a 'very special site with unique strengths' and called it 'a historic step for clean power, industrial growth and skilled jobs in Wales.'"
"Chris Cholerton, Rolls-Royce SMR chief executive, remarked that the deal exemplifies the UK government's 'golden age of new nuclear being delivered successfully with British technology.' He noted that the agreement has brought 'certainty' to the UK SMR programme, enabling the launch of site work."
The UK government has approved the construction of a new nuclear power station at Wylfa, partnering with Rolls-Royce for £2.5 billion. This project is expected to create 8,000 jobs, with 3,000 local to Wylfa and 5,000 nationally. The site will host the UK's first small modular reactors (SMRs), capable of powering 3 million homes for over 60 years. The project is pending a final investment decision, anticipated by the decade's end, with hopes for operational SMRs in the 2030s.
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