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Heatwave in Europe: Power plants shut down due to extreme heat

Six EU countries have shut down power plants due to low water levels and rising temperatures in rivers.

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The heatwave reduces cooling capacity for reactors and threatens solar power production.

The August 12 solar eclipse may further strain the electricity grid.

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L’arrêt des centrales aggrave les risques de pénurie d’électricité dans plusieurs pays, notamment pendant les pics de consommation estivaux. Les autorités appellent à la sobriété énergétique pour éviter des coupures ciblées.

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