Independent Nuclear Consultants

European energy utility firms have nominated 11 sites for the next wave of new nuclear power stations to be built in Britain. The UK government set an important pre-condition that site nominations must be accompanied by a letter of support from a Credible Nuclear Power Operator (CNPO), having previous international experience of both running nuclear power stations and of the UK's complex nuclear safety regulatory regime. CNPO energy utility firms were required to demonstrate deployability of at least one new nuclear power station, focusing on constructability, site planning, commissioning and the timing of any transmission and distribution infrastructure upgrade needed to make the nominated sites fully operational by 2025. This article published in Nuclear Engineering International magazine looks at the commercial strategies behind the utility siting decisions, over the next 15 years. Download Article Now