Scorching temperatures across Europe coupled with prolonged dry weather has reduced French nuclear power generation by around 5.2 gigawatts (GW) or 8%, French power grid operator RTE’s data showed on Thursday.
Electricity output was curtailed at six reactors by 0840 GMT on Thursday, while two other reactors were offline, data showed. High water temperatures and sluggish flows limit the ability to use river water to cool reactors.
In Germany, PreussenElektra, the nuclear unit of utility E.ON, said it would take its Grohnde reactor offline on Friday due to high temperatures in the Weser river.
Interesting impact of the recent heat wave, right when electrical demand is on the rise.
Previously: Records Tumble as Europe Swelters in Heatwave and the Forecast Isn't Any Better
(Score: -1, Troll) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday July 27 2019, @10:20PM (1 child)
The truth is that gypsies stole the uranium fuel rods.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Sunday July 28 2019, @12:50PM
NO IT WAS THE BLACK VESTS
sorry, i shout when i get excited