The Flamanville-3 EPR nuclear power plant was reconnected to the French power grid on 19 April after being taken offline on 15 February for checks and maintenance operations.

The return to the grid follows several delays related to safety inspections, reports in French media said.

The plant, which has a maximum net capacity of 1,630 MW, resumed operation at a lower level of 90 MW, owner and operator EDF said, according to reports.

Tests at various power levels are being carried out. This gradual increase in output is part of the initial startup process for the plant, a process which spans several months to comply with safety protocols.