Underrated nuclear constraint: Hot weather can limit nuclear output right when electricity demand is rising. France lost about 3,700 GWh of nuclear power output in June and July because the rivers used to carry away waste heat got too warm. When river temperatures rise, plants have to cut output rather than discharge even hotter water downstream.

Underrated nuclear constraint: Hot weather can limit nuclear output right when electricity demand is rising. France lost about 3,700 GWh of nuclear power output in June and July because the rivers used to carry away waste heat got too warm. When river temperatures rise, plants have to cut output rather than discharge even hotter water downstream.

Source:https://x.com/staunovo/status/2083567320606122361