What role does nuclear power play in UK and what are alternatives? Read moreA temporary closure of two of the country’s eight nuclear plants resulted in a double-digit drop in nuclear generation in January, compared to the same period last year. Nuclear outages also push up carbon emissions because any capacity shortfall will typically be replaced by fossil fuel power stations. Seven of the nuclear power stations use an advanced gas reactor (AGR) design, the oldest of which is 43 years old and the youngest 30 years. The power station’s other reactor is due back on 31 March.

Source: The Guardian February 03, 2019 17:22 UTC