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UK’s Sizewell B nuclear complex continues to be offline for safety reasons

East Anglian Daily Times 29th May 2021 , Sizewell B will not generate electricity for three months to enable
essential repairs – and EDF will have to submit a “robust safety case” to
regulators before it is switched back on. The nuclear power station – which
supplies electricity for 2.5million homes and businesses – has already been
offline for six weeks for regular maintenance and refuelling and it was
hoped it would be working again next week.

However, signs of wear have been
found on a thermal sleeve – and the repairs needed will mean keeping the
complex offline until August 30. The problem was anticipated and EDF
engineers worked with specialists to assess the issue.

https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/sizewell-nuclear-power-station-switched-off-for-repairs-8013660

May 31, 2021 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | safety, UK