Nuclear capacity accounted for 4.6% of total power plant installations globally in 2022, according to GlobalData, with total recorded nuclear capacity of 394GW. This is expected to contribute 3.3% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 446GW. Of the total global nuclear capacity, 1.49% is in the UK. Listed below are the five largest upcoming nuclear power plants by capacity in the UK, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global nuclear power segment. Buy the latest nuclear power plant profiles here.

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1. Hinkley Point C-1

The Hinkley Point C-1 is a 1,720MW nuclear power project located in England, the UK. It is being developed by NNB Generation Co (HPC). The project is currently in under construction stage. The project is expected to enter commercial operation in 2027. The project is owned by General Nuclear International; EDF Energy. Buy the profile here.

2. Hinkley Point C-2

Hinkley Point C-2 is a 1,720MW nuclear power project in England, the UK. NNB Generation Co (HPC) is developing this project. The project is expected to come online by 2028. The project is currently in under construction stage. It is owned by General Nuclear International; EDF Energy. Buy the profile here.

3. Sizewell C-1

The 1,670MW Sizewell C-1 is located in England, the UK. It is owned by Electricite de France; Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. The nuclear project is currently in permitting stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2034. NNB Generation Co (HPC) is developing this project. Buy the profile here.

4. Sizewell C-2

The Sizewell C-2 is a 1,670MW nuclear power project. It is planned in England, the UK. The project is currently in permitting stage. It will be developed by NNB Generation Co (HPC). Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2034. Electricite de France; Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.

5. Moorside EPR II

The 1,600MW nuclear project, Moorside EPR II The project is currently in announced stage. EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Group is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.

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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s Power Plants database, which provides detailed profiles of over 170,000 active, planned and under construction power plants worldwide.