1.4.1.1.2 Nuclear power generation in France.
The electricity generated by EDF in France from its fleet of nuclear power plants represented 86.5% of its total electricity generation in 2022 (1).
1.4.1.1.2.1 EDF’s nuclear fleet in France and its operation
EDF’s PWR fleet in operation is divided into three series of available electrical power. The French nuclear fleet consists of 56 units in operation, located on 18 sites (2) owned by EDF. The total authorised capacity of the fleet as of 31 December 2022 was 61,370MW. With an average age of approximately 37 years, EDF’s nuclear fleet is about average compared to the fleets installed worldwide.
| Series | Number of units in operation | Total Capacity | Average age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 900MW | 900MW Number of units in operation32 |
900MW Total Capacity29,010MW |
900MW Average age40 |
| 1,300MW | 1,300MW Number of units in operation20 |
1,300MW Total Capacity26,370MW |
1,300MW Average age34 |
| N4 -1,450MW | N4 -1,450MW Number of units in operation4 |
N4 -1,450MW Total Capacity5,990MW |
N4 -1,450MW Average age22 |
| TOTAL | TOTALNumber of units in operation56 | TOTALTotal Capacity61,370MW | TOTALAverage age37 |
This map shows the nuclear generation in France.
- Series 1,450MW:
- Civaux
- Chooz
- EPR :
- Flamanville
- Series 1,300MW:
- Penly
- Paluel
- Flamanville
- Nogent-sur-Seine
- Belleville-sur-Loire
- Cattenom
- Saint-Alban
- Golfech
- Series 900MW:
- Gravelines
- Saint-Laurent
- Dampierre
- Chinon
- Blayais
- Bugey
- Cruas
- Tricastin
(1) Including pumped storage hydropower.
(2) After the permanent shutdown in 2020 of the two 900MW Fessenheim units.