EDF cuts output at nuclear power plants as French rivers get too warm
The French energy supplier #EDF is temporarily reducing output at its #nuclear power stations on the #Rhône and #Garonne rivers as heatwaves push up river temperatures, restricting its ability to use river water to cool the plants.
The majority-state-owned company, #Europe’s biggest producer of nuclear energy, said it would extend output cuts at several power stations on the two rivers as the hot spell continues – but that a minimum level of output would be maintained to keep the grid steady.
EDF warned of potential output cuts at its nuclear power plants #Tricastin, #StAlban and #Golfech in coming days due to high temperatures in the Rhône and Garonne rivers. It started imposing production restrictions in mid-July at Tricastin, St Alban and #Bugey on the Rhône and #Blayais at the mouth of the #Garonne amid sweltering temperatures.
#Heatwave #France
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/aug/03/edf-to-reduce-nuclear-power-output-as-french-river-temperatures-rise
