i The reactor has been designed to optimise the use of nuclear fuel and to minimise the production of long-lived high-level radioactive wastes. The Energy Live Consultancy Conference (ELCC), US startup unveils battery made from nuclear waste that could last up to 28,000 years. The cup is one of more than 500 prefabricated steel and concrete elements that Big Carl will lift, including whole sections of buildings, walls and pre-cast air ducts.

Marking a significant milestone in the revitalisation of our nuclear power industry, Hinkley Point C will make a major contribution to the UK’s move to reduce carbon emissions. To protect the Hinkley Point C station from such events, the platform level of the site is set at 14.0 metres above sea level, behind a sea wall with a crest level of 13.5 metres. i At Hinkley Point C we're building two new nuclear reactors, the first in a new generation of nuclear power stations in the UK providing low-carbon electricity for around six million homes. Lifted by the world’s largest crane Big Carl, just nine months after the same lift for the first reactor, construction of the 170-tonne “liner cup” was 30% quicker than the identical part on Unit 1. i In October 2013 we reached an in principal agreement with the UK Government on the key commercial terms for an investment contract for Hinkley Point C. In October 2014, the European Commission approved the agreements between EDF Group and the UK Government.


We produce regular updates and publications as well as holding community fora and meetings to provide updates and discuss our activities. For more information about visiting Hinkley Point C, please call us on 0333 009 7070 or email hinkleypointtours@nnb-edfenergy.com​​​​​​​. A new engineering design centre in Bristol has opened to support the next phase of construction at the Hinkley Point C. hinkleypointtours@nnb-edfenergy.com​​​​​​​, On time and built 30% faster – major lift milestone for Hinkley Point C’s second reactor, Coronavirus update from Hinkley Point C - 23 July, New engineering design centre strengthens Britain’s nuclear expertise. EDF Energy and its partners currently plan to build two power stations in the UK each with two UK-EPR nuclear reactors. The view of the Unit 2 base weighing 49,000 tonnes from one of the 43 tower cranes currently on site. This means that the EPR™ reactor uses less uranium and produces less long-lived radioactive wastes compared with water reactors in operation today. The best way to contact us is by completing our online enquiry form.
Occasional public tours of the Hinkley Point C site can be arranged through the Hinkley Point visitor centre in Bridgwater, where you can find lots more information about the project. The construction and operation of Hinkley Point C will create thousands of employment and apprenticeship opportunities in a broad range of occupations and careers.