In France, which is under the influence of a new heat wave, the operations of 3 nuclear reactors were stopped and 8 reactors were put into low power mode.
According to local media reports based on the statement made by the state-owned energy company EDF, environmental measures have also been taken for nuclear reactors in France, where 37 provinces have been given a red alert due to high temperatures.
Within the scope of environmental measures that restrict the release of superheated water from the reactors into rivers that are already warming up due to high temperatures, activities in 3 riverside reactors were suspended for a while.
On the other hand, 8 reactors were put into low power mode for environmental reasons.
The suspended nuclear reactors included Golfech Unit 2 on the Garonne River, Bugey Unit 3 on the Rhone River, and Cooz Unit 2 on the Meuse River.
In France, where there are a total of 57 nuclear reactors, 70 percent of the electricity production is provided by these reactors.