France heatwave cuts nuclear output by 15%
This summer, France is experiencing its fourth heatwave of the season, leading to a 15% reduction in nuclear electricity production, roughly 9.4 gigawatts across nine reactors. The high temperatures and their impact on water flow are causing this decrease. France relies on nuclear energy for about 70% of its annual power generation, and the elevated heat restricts water discharge from the reactors to protect the environment, thereby threatening the national electricity supply. Meteorological forecasts predict temperatures reaching 35-40°C, with continued high temperatures during the night, further complicating efforts to meet electricity demand.
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