Wylfa Ceases Generation

BBC films inside Wylfa power station as it ceases generation. 30 Dec 2015.
Last Day.
In Pictures.

Unfderwater Archaeology

With all the rain many of the archaeology trenches are currently swimming pools!

The Daffodil

The Daffodil, tidal turbine ready for testing.

Local Delays

Local delays caused by the works to transfer local electricity lines underground.

Marsh at Ogof

All the rain is busy filling up the marshlands.

How to Store Renewable Energy

Compilation report of different methods of storing renewable capacity. BBC Report, but also in other media. Battery technology improvements and non-polluting sources are being found.

"We are moving away from very large conventional power stations that produce electricity which is sent through the grid to consumers, to a system where power is produced in a much more distributed way," says IHS's Sam Wilkinson.

Storm Desmond

The forth named storm of the year. Desmond adds to wind damage and heavy rain and flooding.

No waves off Wylfa, as the storm is coming in from the south and the bay is sheltered, but you can hardly stand up on the Head itself!! Needless to say, no other walkers about this morning.

BBC Regional reports - Wales  Scotland N Ireland England

Read About Uraguay Energy Mix - No Nuclear

Guardian report on energy mix in Uruguay, but no nuclear.

Plans for Wylfa Closure Announced

Wyfa closure announced BBC report