France To Restart All Nuclear Reactors By Winter To Alleviate The Energy Crisis

 

France 24: France to restart all nuclear reactors by winter amid energy crunch 

France’s minister for energy transition said Friday that French electricity giant EDF has committed to restart all its nuclear reactors by this winter to help the country through the broad energy crisis aggravated by the war in Ukraine. 

Agnès Pannier-Runacher said the government is taking steps to “avoid restrictive measures” over energy use in the peak winter cold season, following a special government meeting over energy issues. 

France relies on nuclear energy for about 67% of its electricity – more than any other country – and on gas for about 7%. 

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WNU Editor: Many of these reactors were shut down for maintenance issues. Hence the concerns over safety. But France is still dependent for a quarter of its electricity needs from other sources, and there will be a cost albeit a smaller one when compared to the UK, Germany, etc.. 

France To Restart All Nuclear Reactors By Winter To Alleviate The Energy Crisis  

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