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Designing Buildings at 11:20, 15 February 2023

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	While renewables are promising, they are not always on. It will be some time before the grid can adapt to build up storage capacity or run using mainly intermittent supply. Hence, if the nuclear sector can improve its cost effectiveness, it will be an integral part of meeting our future power needs and reaching net-zero.		While renewables are promising, they are not always on. It will be some time before the grid can adapt to build up storage capacity or run using mainly intermittent supply. Hence, if the nuclear sector can improve its cost effectiveness, it will be an integral part of meeting our future power needs and reaching net-zero.

−	The full paper is available to download from this link: ~~[https://www.ice.org.uk/getattachment/news-and-insight/policy/engineering-insights-into-uk-nuclear-new-build/Nuclear_New_Build_Final.pdf.aspx~~ Civil engineering insights into nuclear new build in the UK].	+	The full paper is available to download from this link: Civil engineering insights into nuclear new build in the UK.

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	* Renewable energy.		* Renewable energy.

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Editor at 11:25, 13 July 2020

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	* Not a choice between renewables and nuclear - we need both.		* Not a choice between renewables and nuclear - we need both.
	* Planning and managing Hinkley Point C.		* Planning and managing Hinkley Point C.
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	* Renewable energy.		* Renewable energy.

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	While renewables are promising, they are not always on. It will be some time before the grid can adapt to build up storage capacity or run using mainly intermittent supply. Hence, if the nuclear sector can improve its cost effectiveness, it will be an integral part of meeting our future power needs and reaching net-zero.		While renewables are promising, they are not always on. It will be some time before the grid can adapt to build up storage capacity or run using mainly intermittent supply. Hence, if the nuclear sector can improve its cost effectiveness, it will be an integral part of meeting our future power needs and reaching net-zero.

−	The full paper is available to download ~~here~~: [https://www.ice.org.uk/getattachment/news-and-insight/policy/engineering-insights-into-uk-nuclear-new-build/Nuclear_New_Build_Final.pdf.aspx Civil engineering insights into nuclear new build in the UK].	+	The full paper is available to download from this link: [https://www.ice.org.uk/getattachment/news-and-insight/policy/engineering-insights-into-uk-nuclear-new-build/Nuclear_New_Build_Final.pdf.aspx Civil engineering insights into nuclear new build in the UK].

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Editor at 11:12, 13 July 2020

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	* Hinkley Point nuclear agreement.		* Hinkley Point nuclear agreement.
	* Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.		* Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
		+	* Net zero carbon 2050.
		+	* Not a choice between renewables and nuclear - we need both.
	* Planning and managing Hinkley Point C.		* Planning and managing Hinkley Point C.
	* Project manager.		* Project manager.

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Editor at 11:07, 13 July 2020

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	= A nuclear future? =		= A nuclear future? =

−	Hinkley Point C is the first UK new build nuclear reactor for ~~25 years~~. This third-generation plant could provide the blueprint for others to follow, but can this low-carbon solution deliver at scale in a cost-effective way?	+	Hinkley Point C is the first UK new build nuclear reactor for several decades. This third-generation plant could provide the blueprint for others to follow, but can this low-carbon solution deliver at scale in a cost-effective way?

	Rising demand, the electrification of our transport and heat networks and increasing digitisation could mean that keeping the lights on becomes more challenging than ever before.		Rising demand, the electrification of our transport and heat networks and increasing digitisation could mean that keeping the lights on becomes more challenging than ever before.
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	This comes as the nation is taking steps to alter how we generate electricity for a net-zero emissions future. In the coming decades, the UK’s energy mix will move away from dependable, yet polluting, oil, coal and gas. In fact, the country is going months at a time without burning any coal at all.		This comes as the nation is taking steps to alter how we generate electricity for a net-zero emissions future. In the coming decades, the UK’s energy mix will move away from dependable, yet polluting, oil, coal and gas. In fact, the country is going months at a time without burning any coal at all.

−	Renewables have somewhat stepped into the breach and now provide around 40% of electricity generation. However, generating power using renewable technologies is not without its challenges and the UK is perhaps neglecting the potential nuclear presents as an alternative low-carbon source of electricity.	+	Renewables have somewhat stepped into the breach and now provide around 40% of electricity generation. However, generating power using renewable technologies is not without its challenges, and the UK is perhaps neglecting the potential nuclear presents as an alternative low-carbon source of electricity.

	= Nuclear as part of a diverse energy mix =		= Nuclear as part of a diverse energy mix =
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−	This advice stands in contrast to government ambitions ~~nearly a decade ago~~ when plans were drawn up to build up to eight new nuclear plants before 2025. Only one, Hinkley Point C, is likely to be completed by this time.	+	This advice stands in contrast to past government ambitions when plans were drawn up to build up to eight new nuclear plants before 2025. Only one, Hinkley Point C, is likely to be completed by this time.

−	The Government has recently consulted on adopting a form of the Regulated Asset Base model for the nuclear sector, which will change how the sector is financed ~~– this~~ is a potentially important step given that up to two thirds of the cost of a new power plant can be taken up in financing the project.	+	The Government has recently consulted on adopting a form of the Regulated Asset Base model for the nuclear sector, which will change how the sector is financed. This is a potentially important step given that up to two thirds of the cost of a new power plant can be taken up in financing the project.

	In the longer term, small modular reactors which could be built more easily, using manufacturing and off-site construction techniques, could supplement major nuclear sites, promising lower cost, more flexible and more rapidly deployable power generation.		In the longer term, small modular reactors which could be built more easily, using manufacturing and off-site construction techniques, could supplement major nuclear sites, promising lower cost, more flexible and more rapidly deployable power generation.
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−	Some polls suggest only a third of UK adults have a favourable view of nuclear and many younger people neither understand the technology or the benefits it can provide. Yet it is necessary for the UK to have a diverse energy mix.	+	Some polls suggest only a third of UK adults have a favourable view of nuclear, and many younger people neither understand the technology or the benefits it can provide. Yet it is necessary for the UK to have a diverse energy mix.

−	While renewables are promising they are not always on. It will be some time before the grid can adapt to build up storage capacity or run using mainly intermittent supply. Hence, if the nuclear sector can improve its cost effectiveness, it will be an integral part of meeting our future power needs and reaching net-zero.	+	While renewables are promising, they are not always on. It will be some time before the grid can adapt to build up storage capacity or run using mainly intermittent supply. Hence, if the nuclear sector can improve its cost effectiveness, it will be an integral part of meeting our future power needs and reaching net-zero.

	The full paper is available to download here: [https://www.ice.org.uk/getattachment/news-and-insight/policy/engineering-insights-into-uk-nuclear-new-build/Nuclear_New_Build_Final.pdf.aspx Civil engineering insights into nuclear new build in the UK].		The full paper is available to download here: [https://www.ice.org.uk/getattachment/news-and-insight/policy/engineering-insights-into-uk-nuclear-new-build/Nuclear_New_Build_Final.pdf.aspx Civil engineering insights into nuclear new build in the UK].
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Editor at 11:01, 13 July 2020

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	ICE’s insights paper examines the benefits and challenges of delivering new nuclear power in the UK. This short blog explores some of the key themes covered in the paper.		ICE’s insights paper examines the benefits and challenges of delivering new nuclear power in the UK. This short blog explores some of the key themes covered in the paper.
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−	The full paper is available to download here: [https://www.ice.org.uk/getattachment/news-and-insight/policy/engineering-insights-into-uk-nuclear-new-build/Nuclear_New_Build_Final.pdf.aspx Civil engineering insights into nuclear new build in the UK].

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	While renewables are promising they are not always on. It will be some time before the grid can adapt to build up storage capacity or run using mainly intermittent supply. Hence, if the nuclear sector can improve its cost effectiveness, it will be an integral part of meeting our future power needs and reaching net-zero.		While renewables are promising they are not always on. It will be some time before the grid can adapt to build up storage capacity or run using mainly intermittent supply. Hence, if the nuclear sector can improve its cost effectiveness, it will be an integral part of meeting our future power needs and reaching net-zero.
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		+	The full paper is available to download here: [https://www.ice.org.uk/getattachment/news-and-insight/policy/engineering-insights-into-uk-nuclear-new-build/Nuclear_New_Build_Final.pdf.aspx Civil engineering insights into nuclear new build in the UK].

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−	This article originally appeared on 9 July 2020 under the title, 'Generation nuclear? Civil engineering insights into nuclear new build in the UK', on ICE's Infrastructure Blog. It was written by Ben Goodwin, Lead Policy Manager.	+	This article originally appeared on 9 July 2020 under the title, '[https://www.ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/the-infrastructure-blog/july-2020/civil-engineering-insights-into-nuclear-new-build Generation nuclear? Civil engineering insights into nuclear new build in the UK]', on ICE's Infrastructure Blog. It was written by Ben Goodwin, Lead Policy Manager.

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	ICE’s insights paper examines the benefits and challenges of delivering new nuclear power in the UK. This short blog explores some of the key themes covered in the paper.		ICE’s insights paper examines the benefits and challenges of delivering new nuclear power in the UK. This short blog explores some of the key themes covered in the paper.

−	The full paper is available ~~from this~~ [https://www.ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/policy/engineering-insights-into-uk-nuclear-new-build ~~link~~].	+	The full paper is available to download here: [https://www.ice.org.uk/getattachment/news-and-insight/policy/engineering-insights-into-uk-nuclear-new-build/Nuclear_New_Build_Final.pdf.aspx Civil engineering insights into nuclear new build in the UK].

	= A nuclear future? =		= A nuclear future? =

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	ICE’s ~~latest~~ insights paper examines the benefits and challenges of delivering new nuclear power in the UK. This short blog explores some of the key themes covered in the paper.	+	ICE’s insights paper examines the benefits and challenges of delivering new nuclear power in the UK. This short blog explores some of the key themes covered in the paper.
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		+	The full paper is available from this [https://www.ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/policy/engineering-insights-into-uk-nuclear-new-build link].

	= A nuclear future? =		= A nuclear future? =