ENC 2005: Nuclear power in Europe

摘要

Throughout Europe, The indi-cations of a renewed interest in nuclear energy that were seen at ENC 2002 have taken root. Finland is carrying forward the parliament's decision to build its fifth nuclear power plant; the choice of plant has been made, the contract—for a 1600-MWe European Pressurized water Reactor (EPR)—has been signed, and construction has begun. In France, following a lengthy national debate, the National Assembly sanctioned further nuclear construction, and Electricite de France has announced the site for its first new EPR station. Many other European countries have said that the nuclear option remains on the table, and most are following the United States in investing to extend the lives of their operating plants.