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The UK’s first new nuclear power station in 30 years, Hinkley Point C, has installed a 500-tonne reactor. Set to power 6 million homes by 2030, it marks a milestone in clean energy.
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Britain installs first new nuclear reactor in 30 years

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Last updated: 2024/12/05 at 3:06 PM
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The polar crane is rotating the reactor pressure vessel inside the reactor building. (Jam Press/Hinkley Point C)
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A giant reactor has been installed at the first nuclear power station to be built in Britain for 30 years.

Hundreds of engineers and construction staff worked for several days to lift the 500-tonne piece of steel equipment into place at Hinkley Point C in Somerset.

The 42.6-foot-long unit is one of two reactors that will contain a nuclear chain reaction capable of generating enough power for six million homes when it opens in 2030.

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They will stay there for 60 years.

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband called it a major step forward.

The UK’s first new nuclear power station in 30 years, Hinkley Point C, has installed a 500-tonne reactor. Set to power 6 million homes by 2030, it marks a milestone in clean energy.
Showing the equipment hatch, reactor pressure vessel, and reactor pit. (Jam Press/Hinkley Point C)

He said: “Getting Hinkley up and running to produce clean power for six million homes will be a win for our long-term energy independence.”

Stuart Crooks, Hinkley Point C Managing Director, added: “This is an important moment, not just for the team at Hinkley Point C but also for everyone who wants to see the UK deliver energy security, fight climate change and provide power for our AI and digital future.

The UK’s first new nuclear power station in 30 years, Hinkley Point C, has installed a 500-tonne reactor. Set to power 6 million homes by 2030, it marks a milestone in clean energy.
The reactor pressure vessel was transported by rail into the reactor building through the equipment hatch at the +19.5m level. (Jam Press/Hinkley Point C)

“We are working hard to play our part and using the experience gained delivering the first reactor to drive efficiencies in building our second one.

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“That experience will also benefit follow-on projects, such as Sizewell C, as well as boosting jobs and skills for the UK’s growth agenda.”

The cylinder was flipped in mid-air by a purpose-built crane before being lowered into position.

The UK’s first new nuclear power station in 30 years, Hinkley Point C, has installed a 500-tonne reactor. Set to power 6 million homes by 2030, it marks a milestone in clean energy.
The reactor pressure vessel has been placed over the reactor pit. (Jam Press/Hinkley Point C)

The reactor will power 25m high steam generators and drive turbines featuring the longest blades ever made.

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It is now due to open five years later than originally planned, as reported by What’s The Jam.

Showing the equipment hatch, reactor pressure vessel, and reactor pit.
The reactor pressure vessel was installed into Unit 1’s reactor building using the Outside Lifting System. (Jam Press/Hinkley Point C)

The estimated cost has risen to £46bn from the £18bn predicted in 2017.

It will contain radioactive uranium split by nuclear fission, in a chain reaction that generates a lot of heat.

Temperatures inside will average 300C.

(Jam Press/Hinkley Point C)

Pressure will reach 155 bar, five times more than on a submarine at normal operating depth.

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