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EDF: Heatwave leaves 15.6% of nuclear capacity unavailable

The heatwave has caused a record unavailability for EDF, with 15.6% of its nuclear capacity offline.

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The fact

This situation stems from restrictions on hot water discharges from power plants during extreme heat.

The impact on electricity production could worsen with continued high temperatures.

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Why it matters

Cette indisponibilité pourrait entraîner des tensions sur le réseau électrique français et européen, avec des risques de hausse des prix de l'électricité cet été.

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