The UK’s nuclear fleet made a significant contribution to energy security and net zero goals in 2022, with an increase in power output reducing gas imports and making colossal carbon savings, the London-based Nuclear Industry Association said.
The NIA said results from nuclear operator EDF Group showed that despite two nuclear plants retiring, the fleet delivered 43.6 TWh of power in 2022, helping to avoid the burning of nine billion cubic metres of gas, and from emitting 15 million tonnes of CO2 emissions, worth more than £1bn (€1.13bn) at today’s carbon price.
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