VodafoneThree has been selected as a main connectivity contractor for Sizewell C, the £14.2 billion nuclear power station being built on the Suffolk coast.Sizewell C is the first British-owned nuclear power station to be built in over three decades. HMG is a majority shareholder alongside EDF.
Set to become one of Britain’s largest clean energy projects, Sizewell C will deliver low-carbon electricity to around six million homes and supply approximately seven percent of the UK’s electricity demand. The station is expected to operate for at least 60 years and reduce carbon emissions by nine million tonnes annually.
VodafoneThree will deploy critical connectivity infrastructure to support the project. The first phase includes constructing two 5G masts on site, providing mobile coverage for the construction area and the surrounding Suffolk region. Working alongside local partner Fern Communications, VodafoneThree aims to eliminate radio black spots across the site.
The integration of 5G technology will enable real-time data exchange, streamline team coordination, and enhance overall productivity during the large-scale build. VodafoneThree will also deploy fibre connectivity to support WiFi coverage linking the site’s local area networks.
Damian Leydon, Sizewell C Site Delivery Director, said:
“Connectivity is vital for this project. High-quality, reliable connections help us operate at the highest standards of safety and efficiency. It’s an important step to be working with VodafoneThree and Fern Communications to provide what we need on site. Plus, it has the added benefit of bringing 5G coverage to the local area.”
Nick Gliddon, Business Director at VodafoneThree, added:
“We will deliver robust, secure, and resilient communications infrastructure for one of the UK’s most significant energy projects. This partnership underscores our commitment to enhancing connectivity across the country, ensuring communities and businesses in Suffolk and beyond benefit from the technological advancements Sizewell C will bring.”
VodafoneThree has an established track record in the UK energy sector. It is the connectivity partner for the Hinkley Point C nuclear project in Somerset and serves electricity and gas transmission and distribution operators across England, Scotland, and Wales, supporting energy services for over 22 million UK households and businesses.
To date, Sizewell C has awarded £4 billion in contracts to more than 300 UK suppliers, including £330 million spent with 77 regional suppliers and 41 Suffolk-based companies,
