A decade on from Wales' nuclear turbines falling silent
Summary
Wales' last operating nuclear power plant, Wylfa, shut down in 2015 after 44 years of activity. The closure marked the end of significant employment on Anglesey and affected the local economy, which is still trying to recover. The site is currently being decommissioned, with efforts focused on removing remaining hazardous materials and unneeded structures.Key Facts
- Wylfa nuclear power plant stopped generating energy in 2015.
- It was the last source of nuclear energy in Wales before its closure.
- The plant operated for 44 years before its decommissioning began.
- Its closure resulted in job losses and economic challenges on Anglesey.
- The decommissioning process includes removing nuclear fuel and hazardous materials.
- Around 200 people now work at the site during the decommissioning phase.
- Most of the radiation has been removed from the site.
- Site Director Stuart Law expects stable employment numbers at the site in the coming years.
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