Hinkley Point C

The Benefits of Using Acoustic Fish Deterrents at Nuclear Power Plants: Insights from Doel Nuclear Power Station

Acoustic Fish Deterrent systems have been used at coastal power plants for nearly thirty years.  Operated by Electrabel,the Doel Nuclear Power Station, situated on the River Scheldt near Antwerp, Belgium, comprises four pressurised water reactors (PWRs) with varying capacities. The Acoustic Fish Deterrent (AFD) system is installed exclusively on the Read more…

By Fish Guidance, ago

An Assessment of Replacing the Acoustic Fish Deterrent (AFD) with a Nature Reserve at Hinkley Point C

The debate surrounding the potential removal of the Acoustic Fish Deterrent (AFD) at Hinkley Point C raises significant environmental concerns.  In its consultation early this year, EDF Energy, the operator of Hinkley Point C suggested replacing the AFD, an essential and governmentally mandated technology, with a salt marsh. This suggestion Read more…

By Fish Guidance, ago

ROV improvements and innovative thinking the key to Acoustic Fish Deterrent

Fish Guidance Systems has presented a detailed argument advocating the use of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) to address safety concerns in the maintenance of Acoustic Fish Deterrent (AFD) systems at Hinkley Point C.  It has previously presented this at Environment Agency, Welsh Government and UK Government Public Inquiries, the latter Read more…

By Fish Guidance, ago