French reliance on nuclear power shows no signs of abating, despite widespread reÂactor closures across Europe and negative public opinion, states a new report by energy inÂdustry specialists GlobalData.
According to this report, France’s nuclear installed capacity is set to increase from an already substantial 63,130 mw in 2011 to 66,430 mw in 2018, due to the opening of two new plants over the next six years. The Flamanville unit 3, on the Cotentin PenÂinsula in Northern France, is under construction and is expected to become operatioÂnal in 2016, contributing about 1,600 mw to the country’s power output. The Penly 3 unit that will contribute about 1,700 mw is expected to begin construction this year.
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