Paluel 1 (EPR2)
Paluel 1, an EPR2 reactor, is planned for the Paluel Nuclear Power Plant in Normandy, France. With a capacity of 1670 MWe, it contributes to France's goal of maintaining nuclear energy as a key component of its civilian power grid. It remains in the planning stage with no operational history.
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Paluel 1 (EPR2)
Status: PLANNED Category: POWER Country: France France Type: EPR2 EPR2 Capacity: 1670 MWe
Overview
Paluel 1, an EPR2 reactor, is planned for the Paluel Nuclear Power Plant in Normandy, France. With a capacity of 1670 MWe, it contributes to France's goal of maintaining nuclear energy as a key component of its civilian power grid. It remains in the planning stage with no operational history.
Key Facts
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- World Nuclear Association - France — Overview of France's nuclear energy program, including planned reactors like Paluel 1 (EPR2).
- EDF - Paluel Nuclear Power Plant [UNVERIFIED] — Official information from EDF, the operator of the Paluel site, regarding current and planned units.
- World Nuclear News - France's Nuclear Future [UNVERIFIED] — Article discussing France's plans for new EPR2 reactors, including potential sites like Paluel.
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