French Nuclear Output Jumps to 12-Month High Before More Repairs
- Returning French nukes will be critical to cut gas use
- Output is still relatively low and more maintenance on the way
A reactor building at EDF’s power plant in Cruas, France.
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France’s nuclear power plants were generating at the highest level in nearly a year, providing temporary relief in Europe’s fight to save natural gas this winter.
The nation had 45 reactors online on Friday, producing as much as 45,360 megawatts, according to grid operator RTE. That’s the highest since Feb. 11 last year, but about 12% lower than the average of the past five years.