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Areva NP's EPR: the first-built generation III+ reactor

The EPR is a large advanced evolutionary reactor of the Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) type offered by AREVA to satisfy electricity companies’ needs for a new generation of nuclear power plants worldwide

EPR: the first-built generation III+ reactor

The EPR is a large advanced evolutionary reactor of the Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) type offered by AREVA to satisfy electricity companies’ needs for a new generation of nuclear power plants worldwide.
With the current construction of the EPR in Finland and a long-term commitment to nuclear energy, AREVA NP has the experience and resources to offer reactors even more competitive and safer while contributing to sustainable development.

The EPR: the strategic choice

What is the EPR?
EPR is an evolutionary reactor design which draws upon 40 years of technological development, construction and operating experience at existing plants around the world..

EPR projects in Finland and the USA

The EPR in Finland: Olkiluoto3
An EPR plant is currently being constructed for the Finnish electric utility Teollisuuden Voima Oy (TVO). It will enter commercial operation in 2011.

The EPR in the USA
AREVA NP has begun the licensing process for the EPR in the United Sates.

The challenges of the worldwide energy market

Energy context
Worldwide electricity consumption is expected todouble by 2030. Annual growth should average around 2.5%, driven by population increase and economic development.

EPR Interactive: press, commercial literature, photos and videos

Video

Literature

Photos and videos show you the inside of the EPR generation III+ reactor.
Download, order or read online literature about EPR, the choice for the next-generation nuclear power plants.

Build your own EPR!

A 1:800 scale cardmodel of the EPR

Association Development Software