New figures released show how Britain’s newest nuclear power plant is already impacting Somerset and the South West. Hinkley Point C, based near Bridgwater, will generate low-carbon power to some six million homes when it’s operational in 2025. A new report by EDF Energy states more than £1 billion has been spent directly with businesses and thousands of jobs have been created in the area. Another £500million is being invested in new contracts that have already been signed.
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