What is Nuclear Power?

Nuclear power is generated when atoms are split apart in a controlled manner through a process called fission. This creates heat which is used to generate steam which turns turbines, producing electricity.

Is Nuclear Power Safe?

While there are inherent risks associated with any form of energy production, including solar and wind power, many people perceive nuclear power as being particularly risky because it involves radioactive material and nuclear reactors.

How Much Electricity Does Great Britain Get from Nuclear Energy?

Currently almost one-fifth (around 19%) of all electricity produced in Great Britain comes from its ten operational nuclear reactors. As well as supporting decarbonization ambitions by avoiding GHG emissions during operations they also support local economies whereby direct employment exceeds ~14k roles across four sites while indirect employment supports tens-of-thousands more jobs across the country

How Old Are These Facilities?

Great Brtiain currently operates ten nucleart facilities located across six different locations: Sizewell B (Suffolk), Hinkley Point C (Somerset), Dungeness B Kent) Hunterston B & Torness(East Coast Scotland) alongside Wylfa Newydd facility being constructed in North Wales when completed will provide vital baseload generation.

How Long Will These Plants Continue Operating?

Some of these nuclear power plants have already shutdown thereby highlighting that each site is unique. Factors such as aging infrastructure may mean some come offline sooner than others whereas other factors such as upgradability will help lifespan extensions or even potential duplications at existing sites . For now though, several authorized life extension programs for older facilities allow further…

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