Hinkley Point C

What has changed on this project, and when

• Next milestone: Construction continues2 November 2026 · previously: Unit 1 expected to come online in 2030 (EDF, February 2026)
• Stage: In construction (second reactor lifted into place, June 2026; fish return tunnel dig finished, October 2026)2 November 2026 · previously: In construction (Unit 1 fit-out under way; Unit 1 expected online 2030)
• Value: Not disclosed2 November 2026 · previously: £35bn estimated cost (EDF results, February 2026); CfD £92.50/MWh (2012 prices)
• Next milestone: Unit 1 expected to come online in 2030 (EDF, February 2026)24 September 2026 · previously: Unit 1 commissioning milestones
• Stage: In construction (Unit 1 fit-out under way; Unit 1 expected online 2030)24 September 2026 · previously: Approaching commissioning
• Value: £35bn estimated cost (EDF results, February 2026); CfD £92.50/MWh (2012 prices)24 September 2026 · previously: CfD £92.50/MWh (2012 prices)

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