French Power Demand Set for Summer High as Temperatures Soar
- Demand levels are forecast to reach the highest since April
- German solar power output at record high earlier Monday
A person protects herself from the sun with a hat and an umbrella against the heat in Toulon, France on July 27.
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The hot weather gripping Europe this week is poised to push French power consumption to its highest level this summer as homes and businesses ramp up their air conditioning units to keep cool.
Demand is forecast to peak at 53.3 gigawatts on Wednesday, the most since late April, according to grid data. Temperatures in Paris, where the Olympic Games are currently underway, will reach as high as 36C (97F) on Tuesday and are set to remain much higher than normal for the next few days.