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Dame Fiona Rayment, President of the Nuclear Institute, underscores the critical role of nuclear technology in the UK's energy security, advocating for investment in new systems as aging reactors are retired. Projects like Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C are set to produce around 6.5 GW of electricity, while the development of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) offers flexible solutions to meet increasing energy demands. A diversified nuclear sector, integrated with renewable energy and storage, is deemed essential for achieving economic growth and environmental sustainability.