Hinkley Point C

Hinkley Point C boasts the largest Public Address and Voice Alarm (PAVA) system in the UK, with 15,000 speakers spread across 14 kilometers of tunnels and 153 buildings. Telent's command and control platform, MICA, is designed to monitor and control these speakers, ensuring the safety of staff through precise messaging and phased evacuations. By overseeing asset performance across more than 250 sub-zones, MICA enhances the reliability and responsiveness of the system. This integration of IT and OT through MICA not only facilitates effective communication but also ensures a robust safety infrastructure for one of the most complex construction projects in the UK.

The solution must comply with around 3,000 complex requirements, including rigorous standards set by the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR). Telent has now passed the major milestone for the solution high-level design, meaning its solutions have been approved by the customer and proven to be suitable for the most challenging of environments. This includes testing to ensure the equipment can withstand scenarios such as a major earthquake or a direct aeroplane crash and remain operational.