Sizewell C – Wrong Project, Wrong Time, Wrong Place.
Stop Sizewell C has been campaigning on the Suffolk-based twin EPR nuclear reactor project since 2013; first as Theberton and Eastbridge Action Group on Sizewell and, since 2019, as Stop Sizewell C. While our initial concern about Sizewell C focused on the impacts of such a large infrastructure project in a singularly unsuited area, we have since 2019 maintained that Sizewell C is the wrong project, at the wrong time, in the wrong place.
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- Wrong project. In addition to its eye-watering cost – which means its electricity will also be expensive – the EPR reactor has a woeful delivery and operational track record, making it an unreliable energy “solution”. We fully oppose the financing structure of Sizewell C, with a tax – and risk – imposed on households during construction.
- Wrong time. Nuclear gigawatt projects take well over a decade to construct, even without the likely delays with building the EPR, so Sizewell C will not be operational in time to contribute to meaningful target dates to reduce carbon emissions and be a solution to our climate emergency.
- Wrong place. Ironically, coastal nuclear power is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, and this is a particular concern at Sizewell. Additionally the Sizewell C site is surrounded by protected wildlife habitats and adjoins internationally famous Minsmere and is wholly within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape and was opposed by the RSPB and Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Sustainable supplies of drinking-quality water are uncertain and meant the Planning Inspectorate was unable to recommend Sizewell C be granted Planning Consent.
Stop Sizewell C has published a report “Sizewell C, the Unanswered Questions” which draws together what is known, what it is impossible to know, and what the government continues to keep secret about Sizewell C.
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StopSizewellC on X (Twitter)
We're heartbroken by this devastating fire, caused by the careless stupidity - or worse - of whoever lit an open fire on #Minsmere. Our thoughts are with all affected and the firefighters. We mourn the loss of wildlife and landscape #Suffolk #Dunwich
"The public has been urged to avoid the area around Dunwich Heath, keep roads clear for emergency vehicles and close windows and doors if smoke is nearby."
"#SizewellC is due to set the UK back at least £40bn. [#HinkleyC & SizewellC] have met opposition from locals and environmental groups. Ironically.. the power stations will produce electricity that is much more expensive than wind or solar"
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"Andy Burnham talks of his 'Makerfield test' when leading as Prime Minister, and for me it will proudly be the 'Suffolk Coastal test' – pushing hard to make sure we deliver better for rural communities, and better nationally and internationally for nature"
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"Built with assistance from the world’s largest crane, Somerset’s Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant is overdue and over budget, but may come online by 2030 at a cost of £31-34bn. Meanwhile, Suffolk’s Sizewell C is due to set the UK back at least £40bn. Understandably, both projects have met opposition from locals and environmental groups. Ironically, contracts entered into by previous governments mean the power stations will produce electricity that is much more expensive than from #wind or #solar."
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“The only reveal is that “J-zero” is expected sometime in 2029. Given the complex site de-watering, cut-off wall construction and platform raising, it is little wonder that it will be at least five years since works formally began, in January 2024, before Sizewell C can even begin above-ground construction.
“We maintain that the chances of Sizewell C being delivered on schedule are slim to none, and the new prime minister and energy secretary would be better off cancelling it now.”
University of Greenwich emeritus professor of energy policy and Energy Policy editor-in-chief Steve Thomas told NCE that the construction timeline in the report shows “how hollow all the Fingleton nonsense was, that it takes five years of site prep to get to construction start. Not because of regulation or planning.”
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"[@andyburnham] The new Prime Minister has an energy dilemma: slash bills or continue net zero. That is false framing. The current path is expensive, relentlessly increasing costs for families and businesses. It doesn’t have to be like this."
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