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Sizewell C nuclear, if built, will be late and obsolete.

 How ironic that alongside the government’s announcement (note 1) that they
are looking for investors for the Sizewell C twin EPR nuclear reactor
project on Suffolk’s eroding coastline, sits a report that the Together
Against Sizewell C legal challenge to the decision to approve the
application for the construction of Sizewell C ‘has a real prospect of
success’.

Notwithstanding the additional hurdles the white elephant
project has yet to negotiate, such as construction permits, a site licence
from the Office for Nuclear Regulation and the small matter of securing a
permanent and reliable potable water supply of 2.2million litres a day for
the next 60 years, the prospect of a successful legal challenge would seem
enough to deter even the most optimistic nuclear adherent.

But, no, there is more incredulity heaped on those who would risk their cash on this
fantasy which is rapidly turning into a nightmare: Andy Mayer, chief
executive officer of the Institute of Economic Affairs, has suggested that
(City AM, 19/9/23 – note 2) , “There is a sensible objection to Sizewell
C, that the underlying EPR technology is junk, resulting in projects that
run over-time and over-budget, and when built are riddled with corrosion.
“Either way”, he continues, “outside investors would be mad to back
Sizewell. If built, it will be late and obsolete.”

 TASC 21st Sept 2023

https://tasizewellc.org.uk/

September 23, 2023 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Uncategorized