EDF opens nearly 70 French power sites to the public: nuclear, hydro, wind and solar in focus

EDF is opening around 70 power generation sites across France for its 80th anniversary, letting 10,000 visitors tour nuclear plants, hydroelectric dams, offshore wind farms, solar facilities and thermal stations. The open days run September 18-20 and include school sessions on Friday. Visits are led by engineers and plant operators, with registration required in advance. EDF reports 515 TWh of electricity production in 2025, with 95% carbon-free output and a carbon intensity of 26.5 g CO2 per kWh. The mix leans on nuclear for steady, dispatchable power, hydro for storage and balancing, and expanding wind and solar capacity. For anyone tracking grid decarbonization, the events are a concrete look at how these technologies fit together and what it takes to keep a national grid running.