Local community names new Wylfa power station

GBE-N has announced that the new nuclear plant on Anglesey will be called Gwyndod Power Station, a name chosen by the local community.

Today, Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE-N) has announced the new nuclear plant next to the Wylfa site will be called Gwyndod Power Station.

After hundreds of suggestions were submitted by locals, the final name was chosen by a panel of young people from Ynys Môn, chaired by Ynys Môn MP Llinos Medi and Secretary of State for Wales, Jo Stevens.

The panel was invited to select a name which captures both the heritage of the area and the opportunity ahead, with their involvement underlining the importance of ensuring the benefits of new nuclear at Wylfa are felt not just today, but by generations of islanders to come.

The name was chosen because it honours the specific identity, resilience, and unique character of the island’s people, placing the local community directly at the heart of the project’s identity. The name is derived from the old name for the region’s dialect, Gwyndodeg.

Chief Executive of GBE-N, Simon Roddy, said:

“This is a proud moment for the project and for the new power station we are building on Anglesey. Choosing a name is about far more than words on a page, it’s about identity, ambition, and the place Wylfa will have on the island for the next century.

“I am delighted that young people from Ynys Môn have played such a central role in this decision. Their involvement reflects exactly why this matters: because this project is about creating long-term opportunities, supporting skilled jobs, and helping to secure a clean, reliable source of power for the future. They have a real stake in the future it will help build.”

Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens added: