France Is Europe’s Top Power Exporter as Germany Turns Importer
French nuclear output is a cornerstone for Europe’s electricity market.
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France has overtaken Sweden to become Europe’s top net power exporter, while Germany has moved from exporter to importer during the first half of this year.
France’s total net exports amounted to 17.6 terawatt-hours, with most of the power flowing to Great Britain and Italy, according to a report from EnAppSys Ltd. that laid out imports and exports.