The Delayed Launch of Flamanville’s EPR Nuclear Reactor Marks a Historic Milestone
After 17 years of extensive delays, construction issues, and quadrupled costs, the Flamanville EPR nuclear reactor in France has finally been connected to the electricity network. Initially expected to power nearly two million homes, the project faced many challenges, including technical anomalies and management problems. Despite the significant setbacks, French energy company EDF now looks to the future with plans for additional EPR reactors, aiming to revitalize the country’s nuclear industry by 2050.