Hinkley Point C project to bring carbon-free electricity to six million UK homes
06Jan
Nexans will play a key role in the UK’s energy transition with a contract worth around €20 million to supply specialised nuclear cables for the Hinkley Point C new nuclear power station.
Over a six-year contract, Nexans will design and manufacture a total of 3,000 kilometres of cables developed to ensure safety, reliability and long life.
Hinkley Point C, under construction in the UK county of Somerset, marks a significant milestone in the revitalisation of the UK’s nuclear power sector. With two EPR reactors producing 3,200 megawatts of power for the national grid, the plant will be capable of supplying around six million UK homes with low-carbon electricity. This will make a major contribution to the UK’s move to net zero and will offset nine million tons of carbon dioxide emissions a year over the plant’s 60-year lifespan. ....