EDF is set to receive regulatory approval to extend the lifespan of four nuclear power plants in Hartlepool, East Lothian, and Heysham before the end of the year, amid delays in replacement projects and despite safety concerns. The extension aims to maintain grid cleanliness until new nuclear projects launch.
Power plants in Hartlepool , East Lothian and Heysham are set to have their lifespan extended before the end of the year
The extension of the four power plants is likely to keep the grid cleaner in the coming years, while new nuclear projects await launch. Torness, near Edinburgh, had its lifespan reduced by two years in 2021 due to cracking in the bricks, according to an Office for Nuclear Regulation report. A number of safety notices have been given this year to EDF by the nuclear regulator, which some in the industry claim is a sign of the aging power plants.
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