The cold wave drives a surge in electricity demand, and France's nuclear power generation reaches a seven-year high

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2025.12.31 21:44
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Severe cold weather is testing France's electricity system. With demand surging, French nuclear reactors are operating at nearly full capacity. The day-ahead electricity price for delivery in France on Wednesday was €89.07 per megawatt-hour. This price is higher than the corresponding electricity price in Germany, which is an unusual phenomenon in the European electricity market