France adds first nuclear reactor in 25 years to grid

FILE - Three reactors make up the Flamanville 3 nuclear power plant in Flamanville, France, on April 25, 2024, with the European Pressurized Reactor at far right. France connected the EPR to the power grid for the first time on Dec. 21, 2024.

France connected the Flamanville 3 nuclear reactor to its grid on Saturday morning, state-run operator EDF said, in the first addition to the country's nuclear power network in 25 years.