Source · Select Committees · Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Recommendation 3
3
Accepted
Publish a comprehensive plan detailing preferred nuclear technologies, timelines, and GBE-N's facilitating role.
Recommendation
When designating EN-7, the Government should publish a plan with its preferred level and mix of nuclear technologies, indicative deployment timelines, and the role of EN-6 sites potentially suitable for gigawatt-scale plants. Each part of this plan should explain the role of GBE-N in facilitating it. (Recommendation, Paragraph 21)
Government Response Summary
While no decisions have been made on other projects, the government intends to allocate a site to Great British Energy – Nuclear's Small Modular Reactor (SMR) programme later this year.
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
Government recognises the importance of maintaining a strong pipeline of nuclear projects as we seek to achieve net zero. Further large-scale nuclear projects beyond Sizewell C could play a key role in the future mix of nuclear technologies. Whilst no decisions have yet been taken on any projects to be deployed at sites, government intends to allocate a site to GBE-N’s SMR programme later this year.