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Heatwave and jellyfish disrupt EDF's nuclear fleet

Thirteen out of 57 nuclear reactors are offline or operating at reduced capacity.

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Heatwaves and jellyfish proliferation are affecting cooling systems.

EDF expects peak unavailability during the summer of 2026.

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Ces arrêts pourraient entraîner des pénuries locales d’électricité et une hausse des prix de l’énergie pendant les pics de consommation estivaux.

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