Plans Are Forming For New Nuclear Generation In UK But Won't Happen In Scotland

18th September 2022

The Scottish National Party Government Elected In 2007 Had A 'No New Nuclear Power Strategy'. This Position Is At Odds With UK Government Policy Which In January 2008 Announced The Go-ahead For New Nuclear Power Stations To Be Built Across The United Kingdom.

The Scottish Government web site says - "We recognise the significant contribution that nuclear generation makes to the current energy mix in Scotland; however, we expect its contribution will decrease as we increase electricity generation from renewable and other low carbon sources."

"The Scottish Energy Strategy, published in December 2017, confirmed our continued opposition to new nuclear stations, under current technologies."

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Meanwhile other parts of the UK are gearing up for new investments in nuclear energy.
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