Hinkley Point C-1 is a 1,720MW nuclear reactor planned in England, the UK. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the nuclear reactor is currently at the under construction stage. The construction on the reactor is likely to commence in Dec, 2018. The plant proponent is expected to achieve the first power from the reactor in 2029 and is planned for commissioning in the same year. Buy the profile here.
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Description
Hinkley Point C-1 is a Generation III+ nuclear reactor being developed by EDF Energy Holdings, the main contractor for the project.
The 1,720MW reactor will be operated by NNB Generation Co (HPC). EDF Energy Holdings and General Nuclear International are currently owning the project having ownership stake of 66.5% and 33.5% respectively.
Hinkley Point C-1 is a type of PWR reactor. It will feature 241 fuel assemblies in the core of reactor, the place where fission occurs and energy is released.
Development status
The reactor construction is expected to commence from Dec, 2018. Subsequent to that it will enter commercial operation by 2029.
Contractors involved
GE Power will be the steam turbine supplier for the nuclear reactor. Electricite de France is expected to be the architect engineer for the reactor. The reactor system is likely to be supplied by Framatome. The reactor vessel is expected to be supplied by Framatome. The material used for the construction of the vessel will be 16MNDS. The civil works will be carried out by Bouygues Travaux Publics SA and Laing O'Rourke.
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About EDF Energy Holdings
EDF Energy Holdings Ltd (EDF Energy), a subsidiary of Electricite de France SA, is an energy utility company and produces low carbon electricity in the UK. The company together with its subsidiaries carries out the generation, provision and supply of electricity and gas. It generates electricity from various sources of energy including nuclear, coal, gas and renewable. EDF Energy supplies electricity and gas to residential, commercial and industrial customers. It also undertakes the development and construction of new nuclear build assets. EDF Energy is headquartered in London, Greater London, the UK.
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