While Hinkley Nuclear Was Being Built, The UK Grid Decarbonized

CleanTechnica
By Michael BarnardMar 6, 2026, 1:24 pm106 ptsTrending
The latest announcement about Hinkley Point C was predictable. The first reactor at the plant in Somerset is now expected to begin generating electricity in 2030. The cost estimate has climbed again, now reaching roughly £35B in 2015 pounds or about £49B in current money according to Electricité de France.…

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