A decade on from Wales' nuclear turbines falling silent
Published: 12/30/2025

After a decade of the Wylfa nuclear power plant's closure, Wales grapples with job losses and economic challenges on Anglesey. The plant, operational for 44 years, ceased operations in 2015, impacting the local community. While efforts to bring new nuclear developments to the site face skepticism, plans for small modular reactors offer hope for future economic growth despite opposition from groups advocating for sustainable energy alternatives. With the UK government's investment in SMRs, uncertainty persists over the region's economic prospects.



