Hinkley Point C installs first new nuclear reactor in over 30 years
Hinkley Point C, located in Somerset, southwest England, has achieved a significant milestone with the installation of Britain’s first new nuclear reactor in more than 30 years. The installation of the first of two 13-metre-long reactor pressure vessels (RPV) is a key development. Once both reactors are operational, Hinkley Point C will supply 7% of Britain’s electricity. This follows the completion of the steel dome installation in late 2023, which sealed the reactor building. The…