Heysham 1 and Hartlepool had been due to close in March next year, but will now stay open until early 2026.
Business correspondent, BBC News
The company says the move will support energy security, reduce demand for imported gas, and reduce carbon emissions.Heysham 1 and Hartlepool began operating in 1983. Each has two Advanced Gas Cooled reactors, which were originally scheduled for closure in 2014. Two previous lifetime extensions had taken the closure date to March 2024.The announcement comes at a time when the country's energy security has been coming under intense scrutiny.
Supporters of nuclear generation argue that it provides baseload power - in other words, a predictable and stable supply - although other sources are needed to react quickly to spikes in demand.To prevent potential blackouts this winter, five ageing coal plants have been kept on standby by National Grid., as a combination of high demand and limited supplies led to concerns about possible shortages.
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