EDF Energy confirms 10 year extension for Dungeness B nuclear power plant

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Energy giant reveals how £150m upgrade means power plant will be able to provide low carbon electricity through to 2028

EDF Energy has today announced it is to extend the life of the Dungeness B nuclear power station by at least 10 years, offering low carbon electricity to around 1.5 million homes each year through to 2028....

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