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Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Warwick (Non-affiliated) on Monday, 29 January 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 February 2024. It was answered by Lord Callanan (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 February 2024 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Hinkley Point C Power Station: Construction

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the delays to the Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station on their 2030 target for low-carbon electricity generation.

Answer

The Government’s Net Zero Strategy sets out our aim to fully decarbonise our power system by 2035, subject to security of supply. The latest update from EDF is that Hinkley Point C’s first reactor unit will start generating between 2029 and 2031 helping to achieve this aim. Hinkley Point C will serve Britain until well into the next century, making an important contribution to the UK’s Net Zero commitments.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2011
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Construction Electricity Carbon emissions Hinkley Point C power station
Link
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