Tricastin nuclear power plant, Nuclear power plant in Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux, France.
The Tricastin nuclear facility contains four pressurized water reactors with a combined power output of 3600 megawatts across 600 hectares of land.
Construction of the nuclear plant started in November 1974, with the first reactor becoming operational in December 1980 under Électricité de France management.
The nuclear site's name originates from the ancient Ligurian tribe Tricastini, leading local wine producers to modify their appellation to Grignan-Les Adhemar.
The facility generates 25 terawatt-hours of electricity annually, providing power to approximately six percent of France's national electrical requirements.
The Tricastin complex houses the largest concentration of nuclear industry companies in Europe, including EDF, Areva, and the French Atomic Energy Commission.
Location: Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux
Inception: 1974
Part of: Tricastin nuclear site
GPS coordinates: 44.33100,4.73148
Latest update: June 13, 2025 17:11
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