Scorching Start to August Set to Test Europe's Power System
- Some power plants have already had to reduce generation
- High pressure is limiting production from wind turbines
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After record-breaking heat in July in some parts of Europe, August is forecast to start with scorching temperatures that could impact power generation in the region’s biggest markets.
Temperatures could rise as high as 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in the south of France from Friday while Iberia could be hot enough to break records, according to The Weather Co. Electricite de France SA has already had to reduce output at two of its nuclear plants this week because cooling water drawn from adjacent rivers is too warm to use while power plants in Germany and Sweden have also been impacted by the hot weather.