Despite preparatory work on the site being complete, EDF is waiting to agree the strike price with the government - for the nuclear power generated - before construction can begin.

BBC: Hinkley Point C proposal

The South is an attractive location for nuclear because it is growing--meaning an increased demand for electricity--and it is already home to a significant amount of nuclear generated power.

FORBES: Magazine Article

What if we could build a nuclear reactor that offered no possibility of a meltdown, generated its power inexpensively, created no weapons-grade by-products, and burnt up existing high-level waste as well as old nuclear weapon stockpiles?

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