Latest news from Hinkley Point C
November 15, 2018
UK HPR1000 nuclear technology design successfully moves into next phase of UK approval process
The next phase of the approval process for UK HPR1000 nuclear technology design begins. Third generation design intended for proposed CGN-EDF development at Bradwell in Essex.
September 26, 2018
Two years after contracts were signed, Hinkley Point C continues to power ahead
Two years after Hinkley Point C was fully launched, the scale of construction and progress has been revealed by the release of new photographs and film footage of the project.
July 27, 2018
Inspiring 150,000 students
The Hinkley Point C Inspire Education Programme has carried out over 1,000 activities generating 150,000 student interactions, in over 400 education institutions, since it launched in 2011.
July 20, 2018
South West contracts for Hinkley Point C top £1.3bn
New figures released by the Government show that companies in the South West have now won contracts worth more than £1.3 billion for the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station.
July 11, 2018
Hinkley Point C visit helps Girl Guides achieve their engineering badge
A group of Girl Guides are well on their way to achieving their Women in Engineering badges – thanks to a site visit to Hinkley Point C.
June 29, 2018
Taishan 1, world’s first EPR connected to the grid
On the 29 June at 17:59 local time, Taishan 1 reactor located in China became the first EPR (European Pressurised Reactor) reactor in the world to be successfully connected to the grid.
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