Moved Saltmarsh Won’t Save 182 million Fish Per Year: The Best Solution Remains The Acoustic Fish Deterrent

After the public consultation back in January, EDF is now looking at alternative and less desirable saltmarsh locations after public rejection from residents, environmentalists, and a report from the Environment Agency. The answer to the problem continues to be the Acoustic Fish Deterrent. Video regarding Salt Marshes The saltmarsh, while Read more…

Overview of the Environment Agency’s Response to EDF’s Plans to Remove AFD from Hinkley Point C

In early June, The Environment Agency provided a response to the Hinkley Point C Development Consent Order Material Change consultation.  The Environment Agency mission is to ensure that Hinkley Point C (HPC) operates to high environmental standards and states that it will continue to engage with EDF to achieve this. Read more…

The Benefits of Using Acoustic Fish Deterrents at Nuclear Power Plants: Insights from Doel Nuclear Power Station

Acoustic Fish Deterrent systems have been used at coastal power plants for nearly thirty years.  Operated by Electrabel,the Doel Nuclear Power Station, situated on the River Scheldt near Antwerp, Belgium, comprises four pressurised water reactors (PWRs) with varying capacities. The Acoustic Fish Deterrent (AFD) system is installed exclusively on the Read more…