The UK government has announced that Sizewell C is to become the latest in the UK’s new generation of nuclear power stations. The manufacturing cost has been estimated at £14.5bn for the first four years, with the full amount unknown. The project will take approximately 10 years to build, with Read more…
Over 30 years ago, we founded Fish Guidance Systems (FGS) to protect fish from human-made infrastructure. Our systems, which can include sound, light and bubbles, deter a wide range of fish species from hazardous environments such as hydroelectric facilities, power stations and other waterside infrastructure projects. Here’s a breakdown of Read more…
Dr. Mark Everard, Associate Professor of Ecosystem Services at the University of the West of England, took to BBC Radio 4’s Farming Today on Monday 25th November 2024, to advocate for the installation of an Acoustic Fish Deterrent (AFD) at Hinkley Point C. The interview, which can be found on Read more…
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…