– UK government planning new nuclear reactor in Scotland despite resistance from Scottish government
– Scottish Secretary Alister Jack requests inclusion of Scotland in planning for new nuclear sites
– UK aims to generate up to a quarter of electricity from nuclear power by 2050, while Scottish government focuses on renewable energy investments
The UK government is planning to build a new nuclear reactor in Scotland as part of its nuclear power strategy, despite opposition from the Scottish government. The plans include larger-scale nuclear plants and smaller modular reactors to source a quarter of the UK’s electricity from nuclear power by 2050. The Scottish government has a ban on new nuclear power stations and focuses on renewable energy investments. Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has requested the inclusion of Scotland in new nuclear sites planning. The Scottish government is against new nuclear plants under current technologies, citing concerns about environmental impact. The last nuclear plant in Scotland, located at Torness, is set to close by 2028. The UK’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, through Minister Andrew Bowie, supports applicants wishing to develop nuclear projects in Scotland. There is disagreement between the UK and Scottish governments over the construction of new nuclear plants, with tensions rising as the Scottish government maintains its stance against nuclear power.