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The latest issue of our newsletter is out now 🗞 In Connect this month we look at: ⚡ Leading the charge for an electric future: Electrify Britain’s Commission findings are out now  💨 Blowing away challenges: behind the scenes of building a new wind farm 💼 Setting the bar for large business customers: EDF Business Solutions retain no.1 spot as the UK’s largest business energy supplier 🔄 Sizing up lifetime extensions for Sizewell B: providing low-carbon electricity for longer  🏃 128 marathons in 128 days: raising awareness and money for those affected by suicide Read all the articles and stay connected to EDF by subscribing to Connect, our monthly newsletter ⚡

Sizewell B, the youngest operational nuclear reactor in the UK, started generating low-carbon electricity in 1995.   Hear from Marc Chevalier about how the team is supporting Sizewell B for a lifetime extension that would see the station continue generation for an extra 20 years 🔄

At EDF Renewables UK & Ireland, we operate over 30 onshore wind farms, with more under construction. One of our exciting projects is Stranoch, a 102MW, 20 turbine, onshore wind farm.    Hear from Kyle Stewart, Construction Project Manager at Stranoch, about the challenges of building a new wind farm🌱

Another fantastic visit with our EDF R&D France colleagues last week—this time at #Heysham, on the Lancashire coast in northwest England. We had the opportunity to explore the unique features of Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor (#AGR) technology and how it complements our shared experience with #PWRs. It was a pleasure to welcome Pascal CHARLES, Jean-Christophe Huchard, Jacques Sacreste and the delegation to one of the UK’s key nuclear sites—an ideal location to discover AGR technology, with not one but two power stations on site! Heysham 1, led by Mike Davies, shares its reactor design with #Hartlepool and has been generating power since 1983. The station consists of two Advanced Gas-cooled Reactors, supplying a total of 1,155 MW to the national grid. Heysham 2, led by Martin Cheetham, shares its reactor design with #Torness and has been in operation since 1988. Equipped with two Advanced Gas-cooled Reactors, the station delivers 1,230 MW to the grid. Beside the visit, we had very insightful discussions on synergies between EDF (UK) and French #nuclear R&D, particularly in areas such as long-term operation (LTO), advanced modular reactors (AMRs), grid integration, climate resilience, and digital innovation. A special thanks to Richard Bradfield, Michelle Hoy, and Rachael Glaving for spending a large part of the day with us, as well as to the Heysham 1 and Heysham 2 station teams for their valuable insights (and enthusiasm!). With recent life extensions at both sites, this visit was a timely opportunity to explore how R&D can continue supporting operational excellence—while also preparing for the future of nuclear, linking today’s knowledge to AMR and #HTGR development. Looking forward to the next steps in strengthening UK-France R&D collaboration! Mark Hartley Bernard SALHA Patrick MORILHAT Didier Banner Julien Tissot Sylvain Takenouti Stéphane Taunier Richard Jones Jordan Murkin

We’re thrilled to have been nominated for the Large Scale Project award in the South West Regional Energy Efficiency Awards. 🌟 The nomination recognises the successful delivery of an energy efficiency scheme in partnership with Wiltshire Council, which involved the installation of renewable heating measures and insulation to over 80 eligible homes. A huge thank you to everyone involved, including Paul Thornton from Wiltshire Council and Mark Dallen from our Zero Carbon Homes team, pictured here with Joe and Beth who benefitted from the free installation of solar panels and an 8kW Ideal Air Source Heat Pump in their home. Good luck to all the nominees at tonight’s awards! National Energy Efficiency Awards

As a Commissioner for Electrify Britain, I’m delighted to have contributed towards the Commission’s Findings which launched yesterday. This landmark report showcases the incredible potential of electrification to transform our nation.   From enhancing the energy security and cutting household bills to driving industry investment and creating job opportunities, the future of Britain is here and it’s electrified! You can read the full findings here: https://lnkd.in/eA38gaHe A special mention to Camilla Born MBE for leading this important initiative.

I had a fantastic visit to Sizewell B and the Sizewell C site last Friday, touring both the current facility and the active construction area. The plans and scale of the operation are extensive, and I will continue to push for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich residents to receive their fair share of the benefits that this project will bring. EDF (UK) | Sizewell C Consortium

⚡Exciting news! The Electrify Britain Commission Findings launch today, bringing together expert perspectives and real-world experiences of electrification across Britain. Electrification is more than making the best use of clean energy, it’s about making smart, consumer-first choices that reduce costs, boost industry, and modernise Britain’s homes and workplaces.🏡🏭 📖Read the findings here: https://lnkd.in/eKC6DPS6 Huge thanks to our incredible commissioners for their invaluable insights💡: Camilla Born MBE Chris Williams Gillian Cooper Greg Jackson Guy Newey Ingrid Holmes Kristen Brown Melanie Shufflebotham Rory Sutherland Simone Rossi Sue Ferns Yumann Siddiq Michael Liebreich #Electrification #BritishEnergy

The Electrify Britain Tour Video is Here!⚡🎥 Electrification is already transforming Britain - see it in action! 🚀 With energy costs rising, the need for affordable, future-proof solutions has never been greater. That’s why Electrify Britain hit the road, traveling across England, Scotland, and Wales to witness firsthand how homes, businesses, and industries are upgrading to smarter and more efficient energy solutions. 🔋🏡🏭 Watch now to see how Britain is powering up for the future! 🎥 https://lnkd.in/ej_Cijyy We’d also like to thank everyone who gave us the privilege of visiting them on tour! 🙌⚡This video highlights just some of the incredible people and places we met, including, but not limited to: Connected Energy, Newcastle University, Colin White, Roberto Palacin, Schneider Electric, The Energy Experts, David Murray, Star Refrigeration, Dave Pearson, Alexander Dennis, The Energy Training Academy, David Worsley, Cornish Lithium Plc, Regen, Octopus Energy, EDF (UK), EDF Heat Pumps, Simone Rossi #ElectrifyBritain #Electrification

Watch the first weld in the reactor building on unit 1’s primary circuit. This work will connect together the reactor pressure vessel (RPV), four steam generators and the four main coolant pumps. The welds will be some of the most complex and critical on our project. #BuiltByUs