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EDF Faces 12% Nuclear Output Drop, Plans £15 Billion UK Investment

2/23/2026

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Électricité de France (EDF) reported a 12% drop in nuclear output from five UK stations last year, due to the Hartlepool outage.
EDF plans to invest £15 billion in the UK over three years, focusing on nuclear, wind, and solar.
The Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C projects are expected to supply about 14% of UK demand.
UK EBITDA fell to £1.9 billion in 2025, down from £2.9 billion in 2024.

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Électricité de France (EDF) reported a 12% drop in nuclear output from five UK stations last year, due to the Hartlepool outage.
EDF plans to invest £15 billion in the UK over three years, focusing on nuclear, wind, and solar.
The Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C projects are expected to supply about 14% of UK demand.
UK EBITDA fell to £1.9 billion in 2025, down from £2.9 billion in 2024.