We’re proud to be part of Great South West. Their latest report ‘Clean Energy Powerhouse: How the great South West is powering up a greener Britain’ features the nuclear power of our region’ highlights the Great South West offer for nuclear and shines a light on its bright future.
Thanks to the established nuclear supply chain, via Hinkley Point C and our nuclear defence cluster, there will be ample opportunities to support the development and construction of Small Modular Reactors – a core focus for Great British Nuclear.
THE GREAT SOUTH WEST OFFER
1. Home to Hinkley Point C, which will generate 3.2 GW of low carbon power, 7% of the UK’s current demand.
2.Over 180 nuclear companies and organisations, alongside Nuclear South West and the National College for Nuclear, positioning the Great South West as a centre of excellence in nuclear energy.
3. Highly-skilled, locally-based workforce, supported through the creation of three new Centres of Excellence (Mechanical, Welding and Electrical) as part of Hinkley Point C, equipped to deliver the next generation of net zero projects.
4. £1.8 billion Nuclear Defence programme at Devonport further establishing our nuclear expertise.