NUWARD is EDF Group’s subsidiary 100% dedicated to SMR
NUWARD is a dynamic mix of innovation, agility, expertise, and experience, thanks to its unique crew…
NUWARD SMR: Using nuclear energy differently to fight climate change
Applying a mix of both proven technologies and fresh innovations, the NUWARD SMR will produce safe, reliable, decarbonised and affordable energy. NUWARD SMR perfectly complements EDF’s range of large nuclear power plants and renewable technologies…
NUWARD SMR roadmap
NUWARD has initiated its Basic Design phase in early 2023. We target commencing construction of the reference plant in France in 2030.
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2017
Start of opportunity study with CEA, TechnicAtome and Naval Group
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2019
Start of Conceptual Design
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2021
Framatome and Tractebel onboarding
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2022
E. Macron announces €500M for NUWARD
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2023
Start of basic design & safety option file (DOS) submission
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2025
Start of commercialization
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2027
Start of detailed design and formal application for a new nuclear facility
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2030
First concrete in France