France shuts down nuclear reactors as heatwave intensifies
France's state-owned energy group EDF has temporarily shut down three nuclear reactors as a heatwave intensifies, while seven others could operate at reduced power. The company said the move was required to comply with environmental regulations.
France's state-owned energy group EDF, the country's largest electricity producer, announced it has temporarily shut down three nuclear reactors as an intense heatwave grips the country.
The company said seven additional reactors could operate at reduced power. EDF stated the measures were required to comply with environmental regulations governing cooling-water temperatures.
Heatwaves raise river water temperatures, limiting the cooling capacity of nuclear plants and increasingly exposing France to the effects of climate change on its energy infrastructure.
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