EDF to Invest £1.1bn in Sizewell C Nuclear Project, Securing Thousands of Jobs and Clean Electricity.

EDF plans to invest £1.1bn ($1.49bn) in the Sizewell C nuclear power project in the UK, securing a 12.5% stake and generating thousands of jobs. The project aims to construct two reactors at an existing site, mirroring Hinkley Point C. The UK government will retain a substantial stake and has announced a £14.2bn funding injection. The investment will support the project's goal of delivering clean electricity, creating 10,000 jobs, and establishing 1,500 apprenticeships.

French nuclear energy utility EDF has announced a significant investment in the Sizewell C nuclear power project in the UK. The company plans to invest up to GBP1.1 billion (USD1.5 billion) in the project, securing a 12.5% stake [1]. This investment is part of EDF's broader strategy to support the UK's goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050.

The Sizewell C project aims to construct two EPR (European Pressurized Reactor) units at an existing site, mirroring the design of the Hinkley Point C plant. The project is expected to generate enough electricity to power around six million homes for at least 60 years [1]. The investment from EDF will help fund the construction of the plant, which is currently in the final stages of the investment decision process.

The UK government has also committed substantial funding to the project. In November 2022, the UK government announced a GBP679 million investment, becoming a 50% partner with EDF. More recently, the government has committed an additional GBP14.2 billion towards the construction of the Sizewell C plant [2]. This funding injection will support the project's goal of delivering clean electricity and creating thousands of jobs.

The project is expected to create around 10,000 jobs during construction and establish 1,500 apprenticeships. This investment will not only support the UK's energy security but also contribute to its economic growth [3].

The UK government remains a significant shareholder in the project, ensuring oversight of progress and limiting potential delays. EDF's investment, along with the UK government's commitment, brings the project closer to a final investment decision, which is targeted for this summer [1].

Other private investors, such as Canada's Brookfield Corporation and British utility Centrica, are also exploring opportunities to invest in the project. Brookfield is set to take a more than 20% stake, making it the largest shareholder after the UK government [3].

EDF's investment in the Sizewell C project is a significant step towards achieving the UK's energy and climate goals. The project's success will depend on the ability to secure additional funding and attract more private sector investors.

References:
[1] https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/edf-says-it-will-take-125-stake-in-sizewell-c-project
[2] https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2025:newsml_L1N3T50F5:0-france-s-edf-to-invest-1-5-billion-britain-s-sizewell-c-nuclear-project/
[3] https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/frances-edf-invest-15-billion-britains-sizewell-c-nuclear-project-2025-07-08/