# Heatwave expected to limit 15% of France’s nuclear fleet on Friday

https://mins.news/en/item/21075

- Reuters, 2026-08-13 09:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/heatwave-expected-limit-15-frances-nuclear-fleet-friday-2026-08-13/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a7d922fb3146000015afd4c

> Europe’s fifth heatwave of the summer is expected to constrain about 15% of France’s total nuclear capacity on Friday, with six reactors forecast to be fully offline, according to operator EDF data.

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