Unit 1
OperatingReactor TypePWR
ModelCP1 900
Net Capacity915 MWe
Capacity Factor77.1%
Commercial OperationDecember 1, 1980
Fuel TypeUO2 (3.5% U-235)
Fuel Cycle12 months
Tricastin Nuclear Power Plant
France · Drôme · RTE
3,660MWe Total
4Reactor Units
1980–1981Online Since
3,660 MWeTotal Capacity
77.5%Avg Capacity Factor
6.2¢/kWhElectricity Rate
RTEGrid Region
Ownership & Operations
Owner
EDF
Operator
Électricité de France
Reactor Units
915 MWe
Unit 2
OperatingReactor TypePWR
ModelCP1 900
Net Capacity915 MWe
Capacity Factor78.3%
Commercial OperationJanuary 1, 1981
Fuel TypeUO2 (3.5% U-235)
Fuel Cycle12 months
Unit 3
OperatingReactor TypePWR
ModelCP1 900
Net Capacity915 MWe
Capacity Factor76.9%
Commercial OperationFebruary 1, 1981
Fuel TypeUO2 (3.5% U-235)
Fuel Cycle12 months
Unit 4
OperatingReactor TypePWR
ModelCP1 900
Net Capacity915 MWe
Capacity Factor77.8%
Commercial OperationJune 1, 1981
Fuel TypeUO2 (3.5% U-235)
Fuel Cycle12 months
Location
Coordinates
44.3328°N, 4.7317°E
Location
France, Drôme
Grid Region
RTE