Although the project to build a new nuclear reactor at Sizewell has support from businesses, the government and many in the local community, there also remains strong opposition.
The latest legal challenge from campaigners was in June, with organisations such as the RSPB, which runs the flagship Minsmere reserve next door to Sizewell, also opposing the initial plans.
Phanuel Mutumburi, Iscre’s business and operations director, was aware that taking money from Sizewell could draw some criticism. However, he said he was keen to focus on what such funding could achieve.
“Sizewell C has been given government approval. It is going ahead,” he said.
“Some people might decide that they don’t want to be part of this. It is not going to stop the project proceeding.
“For us as an organisation, we feel that it is better for our young people here in Suffolk to benefit from a project that is taking place on our shores, in our county, rather than other people coming from elsewhere to benefit from that.”