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[[Image:Hinkley Point and Brent Knoll.jpg|thumb|left|Hinkley Point in [[Bridgwater Bay]]. [[Brent Knoll]] can be seen]] |
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The exposed location of Hinkley Point meant that it was considered ideal for wind generation. However, a proposal to build 12 wind turbines close to the site of the nuclear power stations was turned down in October 2005.<ref>{{cite web | title=Wind turbine farm plans rejected | |
The exposed location of Hinkley Point meant that it was considered ideal for wind generation. However, a proposal to build 12 wind turbines close to the site of the nuclear power stations was turned down in October 2005.<ref name=BBC-2005-10-26>{{cite web | title=Wind turbine farm plans rejected | |
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The reason given by the local council for the rejection was safety fears over what would happen were a turbine blade to detach and hit "something or somebody". |
The reason given by the local council for the rejection was safety fears over what would happen were a turbine blade to detach and hit "something or somebody".<ref name=BBC-2005-10-26 /> |
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Hinkley Point adjoins the [[Bridgwater Bay]] ([[Site of Special Scientific Interest]])<ref>{{cite web | title=Bridgwater Bay SSSI | |
Hinkley Point adjoins the [[Bridgwater Bay]] ([[Site of Special Scientific Interest]])<ref>{{cite web | title=Bridgwater Bay SSSI | |
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Revision as of 12:18, 8 May 2012
Hinkley Point is a headland on the Bristol Channel coast of Somerset, England, five miles north of Bridgwater and five miles west of Burnham-on-Sea, close to the mouth of the River Parrett.
The landscape of Hinkley Point is dominated by two nuclear power stations:
- Hinkley Point A - Magnox (now closed)
- Hinkley Point B - AGR
The Government has now announced its support for a third nuclear power station at Hinkley Point, and Electricité de France (EDF) are expected to submit an application for development consent to the Infrastructure Planning Commission in 2010.[1] A third, twin-unit European Pressurized Reactor (EPR) reactor is planned, and will become Hinkley Point C.[2] (EDF), who now own the site, are hoping to begin planning for the site in earnest.[2] Hinkley Point C and Hinkley Point D, in conjunction with Sizewell C, could contribute 13% of UK electricity in the early 2020s.[2] EdF plans to use Areva NP's EPR design for any new build reactors in the UK: the design is being used for reactors currently being built in Finland and France.[2]
The exposed location of Hinkley Point meant that it was considered ideal for wind generation. However, a proposal to build 12 wind turbines close to the site of the nuclear power stations was turned down in October 2005.[3] The reason given by the local council for the rejection was safety fears over what would happen were a turbine blade to detach and hit "something or somebody".[3]
Hinkley Point adjoins the Bridgwater Bay (Site of Special Scientific Interest)[4] and nature reserve,[5] and is a popular location for birdwatching and fossil hunting. A visitors centre at the nuclear power station gives access to a nature trail which features plants, birds and butterflies.[6]
References
- ^ Many protests have been made against the development of the c site. These protests have been over the construction and effects of the site itself. Even thought these protests are still under way construction of the c site has not been stopped an will continue as normal."Initial anticipated projects named". Infrastructure Planning Commission. Retrieved 2010-10-06.
- ^ a b c d "New dawn for UK nculear power". WNN. 2008-09-24. Retrieved 2008-09-25.
- ^ a b "Wind turbine farm plans rejected". BBC News. 2005-10-26. Retrieved 2007-02-19.
- ^ "Bridgwater Bay SSSI". Natural England. Retrieved 2007-02-19.
- ^ "Bridgwater Bay Natural Area". Natural England. Retrieved 2007-02-19.
- ^ "Hinkley Point Nature Trail to reopen". British Energy. Retrieved 2007-02-19.