The conversation around the Acoustic Fish Deterrent (AFD) at Hinkley Point C has drastically changed after the AFD Delivery Group released a report that answered and overcame the challenges facing EDF regarding the available technologies and maintenance of the system. The AFD, which is government mandated, UK best practice, and Read more…
In an open NNB Generation Company (HPC) Limited letter that explores changes toMaisemore Weir as an alternative to the already approved Acoustic Fish Deterrent (AFD) at HinkleyPoint C, the company flagrantly disregards and negates the proven science and technology which wouldprevent catastrophic environmental implications such as the death of 182 Read more…
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…
Since coming to power, the new Labour government has relied heavily on harnessing expertise to solve the issues facing the UK, from James Timpson to help with prisons, to Patrick Vallance as Science Minister. One such appointment is a new “clean energy Tsar” in the form of Climate Expert Chris Read more…
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…