French major Areva also claims safety of EPRs, but critics not convinced.
The evolutionary pressurised reactors (EPRs) that Areva is interested in supplying to the Nuclear Power Corporation (NPC) as part of the proposed Jaitapur nuclear power in Maharashtra will offer 15 per cent savings on uranium per mega-watt produced as compared to other reactors, according to the French nuclear major.
Technology Partners: MimirTech
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