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That is 81 ways that demonstrate how EDF is engaging in the energy transition. Month after month, topic after topic,

action after action, we will share with you our progress and our emblematic achievements.

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Aware of the major role of nuclear power in lowering the carbon content of electricity generation, many want to acquire nuclear power plants or renew their existing fl eet to complement renewable energy sources. With the lowest carbon energy mix in Europe and the excellence of its nuclear sector active throughout all stages in the fuel cycle, France is in an excellent position to benefi t from this trend. Today, the reorganisation of its nuclear operations means that new nuclear projects can be developed with even safer, more effi cient and more competitive reactors.

In response to climate change, countries are seeking to develop a low-carbon energy mix.

The world’s leading nuclear power plant operator, EDF group is in the forefront of the new nuclear industry in France, and is the architect in its reorganisation. A more effi cient and more competitive stream of operations to build a new generation of power plants in France and abroad.

9 ways that show how EDF group is the keystone in the nuclear sector, now ready to forge ahead to design, build and operate new reactors worldwide, and leading the way with its benchmark reactor, the EPR.

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What reactor models does EDF offer? Why does the Group develop

several types of reactors? Philippe Bordarier: The EPR – based entirely on French technology – is the reactor of the future for nuclear power. The nuclear cycle

is long, so our engineers are already working on optimising the EPR. With a power output

of 1,650 MW, it will be even safer, more effi cient and more competitive. To meet the

specifi c needs of smaller electricity grids, the Group is developing its offer of medium

power reactors, such as the Hualong, in partnership with CGN. Lastly, our R&D

teams are working on a compact modular reactor. With a power output of 300 MW,

the Small Modular Reactor is designed for regions with isolated or less robust

electricity grids. It could also supply power for industries that use large amounts of electricity, such as water desalination or

hydrogen production plants. As the model can be produced in series and delivered as a turnkey facility, this small reactor will be particularly competitive. With this range of reactors, EDF can meet the diverse needs

of industry and electricity grids.

What is the French nuclear industry’s key advantage? What role

does EDF play in the sector? Philippe Bordarier: As the world’s largest

nuclear power plant operator, EDF plays a central role in its industry, which is

considered a model. The maintenance required by its fl eet of reactors in France and the United Kingdom, as evidenced by

the Grand Carénage programme, generates a dynamic source of activity for all

stakeholders in the sector and provides a high level of expertise. Today, the Taishan,

Flamanville 3 and Hinkley Point C worksites symbolise the industry’s renewal, twenty

years on from the construction of the most recent reactor. Operating 73 reactors and

leading innovative projects, EDF group is the industry’s leading producer. With the

acquisition of Framatome and the creation of Edvance, the sector enjoys a prime position to write a new chapter in the

history of nuclear energy.

PHILIPPE BORDARIERIndustrial Director of DIPNN (New Nuclear Projects and Engineering Division)

How do you see nuclear being an energy of the future?

Philippe Bordarier: Our shared goal is to combat global warming and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We can no longer delay in reducing

the carbon content of our energy mix. We must create conditions today so that we can benefi t from low-carbon electricity in the future.

This means we have to develop renewable energy while having access to clean energy that is available

in large amounts and on demand. And that form of energy, the complement to renewable energy,

is nuclear. Because it guarantees low-carbon electricity at any time of the day and year,

it will be crucial for the coming generations.

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On the home straight

1. TAISHAN: THE WORLD’S FIRST EPR REACTOR IS OPERATIONALIn the southeastern Chinese province of Guangdong, Taishan Nuclear Power Joint Venture Company Limited (TNPJVC), a French-Chinese subsidiary in which EDF has a 30% stake, is on the home straight to commissioning its fi rst unit. On 6 June 2018, the nuclear chain reaction was launched, enabling the reactor to ramp up its power in stages until it connects to the grid. It will be the fi rst of the six EPR reactors currently being built worldwide to begin operation. This is a milestone in the industrial adventure of the French nuclear industry and for its benchmark reactor, which has now demonstrated its operability.

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2. TOMORROW, EACH PLANT WILL HAVE ITS DIGITAL TWIN

While Factory 4.0 is gradually becoming the norm in traditional industries, the nuclear sector is undergoing its own digital revolution. Dubbed «SWITCH», this programme is

designed to advance engineering methods aimed at improving performance and leading complex projects. The main thrust is the switch from document-based engineering

to a data-centric approach working with multidisciplinary project platforms. The information system will also be totally overhauled, and processes digitised,

with an emphasis on agile methods and new collaborative work methods.Using the Project Life Cycle Management system, the power plant’s digital backbone,

each project is studied collectively and by taking a cross-sector approach, detailing each stage in its life cycle with all the industrial partners involved.

The engineers work interactively on a digital model in which all data is shared, contributing to a smoother work process and improved performance.

Engineering 4.0

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at a single site

3. BUILDING THE WORLD’S MOST POWERFUL NUCLEAR POWER PLANT IN INDIAIn India, the lines are making a positive shift for EDF. In this vast country – where energy needs are growing exponentially, and massive pollution has taken a toll from the use of coal –, nuclear combined with renewable energy is seen as the solution. By 2030-2035, the country is targeting installed nuclear power capacity of 63,000 MW, compared with the current 5,780 MW, i.e. the equivalent of the entire French fleet. While the Group is already active in major solar and wind farms in India, it has now reached a key step for the development of its nuclear business. In 2018, EDF and NPCIL (Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd) signed an industrial agreement to build six EPR-type reactors in Jaitapur on the country’s west coast. With 10 GW, it will be the world’s most powerful nuclear plant. EDF will provide the EPR technology on the project and will assist the Indian Government in achieving its goal of 40% low-carbon energy in its mix by 2030. The next significant stage is set for the end of 2018.

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4. FLAMANVILLE 3: DRIVING THE LOCAL ECONOMYFlamanville 3 will not only be the first third-generation nuclear power plant commissioned in France but is also a major project for the Normandy region in northern France. With La Hague and Flamanville 1 and 2, the Flamanville 3 worksite will boost the presence of the nuclear industry in the local economy of the Cotentin region. It plays a significant role in training, employee recruitment and integration within the local employment catchment area. A case in point is that over 4,600 of the job offers have been filled locally. More than 50% of these jobs were filled by people from the region, who have taken more than 800,000 hours of training since work began at the site. In 2017, the French Government, EDF and the region honoured the 1,000th jobseeker trained at the Flamanville EPR worksite. To improve quality of life in the region, 58 projects are listed under the Grand Chantier infrastructure programme. As a result, €110 million has been invested, one third of which was funded by the Group. After the childcare facility at the Sotteville plant, the West Cotentin Childhood and Health centres opened in 2017.

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5. FRAMATOME, NEW EXPERTISE FOR THE GROUPFramatome’s history is inseparable from that of the French nuclear industry. Created in 1958, the company has built all the reactors in the French fleet. Following EDF’s acquisition of a 75% share in 2017, it has regained its historical name. A global leader, Framatome designs nuclear power plants and the new generation EPR reactors in France, Finland and the United Kingdom. It also develops service activities to improve the availability and competitiveness of nuclear power plants and fuel assembly manufacturing business. With its 14,000 employees and €14 billion order book, Framatome offers some key advantages to put to use.

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6. EDF AND FRAMATOME NOW UNDER THE SAME BANNEREdvance, the result of the merger of EDF’s and Framatome’s engineering departments, is one of the symbols of the new French nuclear industry. The aim is to create a global engineering leader for nuclear islands and for command and control in the new reactors under construction around the world. By combining the expertise of these two groups, the French nuclear industry is now more effi cient in building new nuclear power plants, and more competitive on both the French domestic and international markets. Edvance has its work cut out: start operation engineering, develop a new, improved EPR model, and integrate and carry out studies for the Hinkley Point C nuclear island and preliminary studies for the Sizewell nuclear island in the United Kingdom.

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7. WE ARE PREPARING TOMORROW’S NUCLEAR POWERThe EPR is above all a French story. While the fi rst EPRs are due to be commissioned very shortly, EDF and its partners are already working on an optimised version, 100% made in France. With a power output of 1,650 MW, this EPR 2 will benefi t from all the experience acquired over more than thirty years. It is intended for the renewal of the nuclear fl eet in France and to expand the French nuclear industry’s offering on the export market. The stakes are high. It aims to reduce the design cost by 30% compared with the Flamanville EPR, while building on the performance of the EPR model. It will have a reinforced safety level to avoid the evacuation of neighbouring communities even in the event of a core meltdown.

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9. A RANGE OF INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED EXPERTISE

Operating the world’s largest fl eet of nuclear power plants and building next-generation power plants in France

and internationally, France is seen as a leader. No fewer than 220,000 people work in the nuclear energy sector in France at some 2,500 companies, ranging from small businesses to large corporations. It is the third-largest industrial sector in France behind the aerospace and automotive industries. Given the sector’s currently buoyant exports, workforce renewal and the Grand Carénage programme, designed to extend the lifespan of power plants beyond forty years, over 110,000 new jobs are expected to be created by 2020. A central player in this sector, EDF employs 50,000 highly qualifi ed nuclear professionals in France. Engineers or technicians, they all have unique knowledge leveraged to design, build and maintain nuclear power plants. Their range of expertise includes the environment, safety, construction, engineering studies, maintenance, training and risk prevention. An estimated 116,000 jobs are created indirectly by the generation of nuclear power.

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9 ways that demonstrate how New Nuclear has a key role to play in meeting growing energy requirements and the need in different countries to switch to a low-carbon energy mix.

Editorial design: Communication Division.Design: Copyright registration: ISSN pending.Author: Antoine Blachez.Translation: Alto.

Photo credits: © EDF – Shutterstock/Guillaume Murat (cover), © EDF – Philippe Eranian (p. 02)© EDF – DR (p. 03), © EDF – ZWX/Philippe Eranian (p. 04–05), © EDF – Adrien Daste/Getty Images – Naqiewei (p. 06–07), Getty Images/Marc Guitard/SoumenNath (p. 08–09), © EDF – Alexis Morin (p. 10–11), © EDF – HL–Studios/Alexis Morin/Stéphanie Jayet (p. 12–13), © EDF – Shutterstock/Christophe Meires (p. 14–15), Getty Images – Gary Yeowell/HPP Site Progress (p. 16–17), © EDF – ZWX/Xavier Popy (p. 18–19), Getty Images – PeopleImages/Dong Wenjie/Westend61/Massimo Colombo (back cover).

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RULE OF NINE9 topics in 9 booklets

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