Shaping the future of nuclear
EDF is expanding its range of nuclear reactors of various sizes to meet the specific needs of countries and electricity networks around the world. In France, with the French nuclear fleet, EDF is geared up to launch the new nuclear power plant construction programme announced by the President of the Republic on 9 November 2021. In conjunction with renewable energies, this programme will guarantee France’s electricity supply and help achieve carbon neutrality.
The EPR, the reactor of tomorrow
Designed to be even safer and even more environmentally friendly than previous reactors, the EPR captures all the recent advances in nuclear safety, reduced environmental impact and technical performance.
The EPR2 project
EDF, Framatome and the other sector manufacturers are currently working together on an optimised EPR design, in the context of the EPR2 project. This collaboration is aiming to put forward an enhanced industrial solution in anticipation of a renewal of the French fleet. The first plants are expected to be commissioned by 2035. The optimised EPR will replicate the best features of the EPR design but will also incorporate improvements drawn from the operating experience of current EPR projects (Flamanville 3, Taishan and Hinkley Point C).
An SMR solution to build a carbon free world
The EDF Group stands fully committed to developing a Generation 3+ SMR plant to meet the growing needs of electric utilities and energy-intensive industries, for generation of carbon-free electricity, steam, and hydrogen, in Europe and worldwide.
NUWARD, a 100% subsidiary of the EDF Group, is in charge of the development of this SMR plant.
