Welcome to the nuclear world
“Nuclear power, alongside renewable energy, is a major asset for energy transition. R&D’s role is to innovate in order to contribute to making it even safer, more competitive and more flexible for a carbon neutral future.”
Bernard Salha, EDF R&D Director and EDF Group Chief Technical Officer
Three important things to remember
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7
research programmes to contribute to the continuous improvement of EDF’s low CO2 emission nuclear industry and to prepare for future intensive electricity production.
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60
years old, the theoretical age of the 1/3 scale model representing a double-wall containment, VERCORS, which makes it the oldest in France.
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15 000
people working in nuclear research and development throughout Europe.
Interview : Three minutes with Alain Le Gac
Do you know which R&D will make the difference in nuclear? Answer from Alain Le Gac,
Production and Engineering R&D Director at EDF R&D.
Are you familiar with our areas of expertise?
Focus
Nuclear at the heart of the energy mix
How can we balance electricity production and electricity consumption at all times?
Focus : action for biodiversity
Quiz - test your knowledge
What is the impact of thermal discharges on fish that live around nuclear power stations?