Nuclear capacity accounted for 4.3% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded nuclear capacity of 391GW. This is expected to contribute 3.1% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 439GW. Of the total global nuclear capacity, 15.69% is in France. Listed below are the five largest active nuclear power plants by capacity in France, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global nuclear power segment. Buy the latest nuclear power plant profiles here.
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1. Civaux 1
The Civaux 1 is a 1,561MW nuclear power project located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. Post completion of construction, the project was commissioned in 2002. The project was developed by Electricite de France. Electricite de France own the project. Buy the profile here.
2. Civaux 2
The 1,561MW Civaux 2 nuclear power project is located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. Electricite de France has developed the project. It was commissioned in 2002. The project is owned by Electricite de France. Buy the profile here.
3. Chooz B1
The Chooz B1 is a 1,560MW nuclear project. Electricite de France; Luminus; Electrabel owns the project. It was commissioned in 2000. The project was developed by Electricite de France. It is located in Grand Est, France. Buy the profile here.
4. Chooz B2
The Chooz B2 nuclear project with a capacity of 1,560MW came online in 2000. The project was developed by Electricite de France. Electricite de France; Luminus; Electrabel have the equity stakes in the project. It is located in Grand Est, France. Buy the profile here.
5. Paluel 3
The Paluel 3 has been operating since 1986. The 1,382MW nuclear project is located in Normandy, France. The project has been developed by Electricite de France. Electricite de France have the equity stakes in this project. Buy the profile here.
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