Only a few years ago, the nuclear industry in Europe appeared to be in steady decline. Long-standing plans to decommission plants, reduce investment and phase out nuclear energy were widely discussed across the continent. But today, the conversation has shifted dramatically. Energy security concerns, the drive for decarbonisation and geopolitical instability have pushed nuclear power back into the spotlight. Hoist investigates this shifting landscape of nuclear power.
Hinkley Point C in Somerset will be the first nuclear power station built in the UK in over 20 years.