France Shuts Off More Nuclear Power as Heat Builds Across EuropeElectricite de France SA shutdown the Golfech-2 nuclear reactor in southern France as a blistering heatwave pushes temperatures toward 40C across parts of Europe. The Golfechshutdown is the latest in a record number of heat-related outages acrossFrance’s nuclear fleet this summer, curbing output from the backbone ofEurope’s electricity system. EDF has also warned that the Tricastin plantcould face production cuts overnight as soaring river temperaturesconstrain reactor cooling. Bloomberg 30th July 2026, https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-30/france-shuts-off-more-nuclear-power-as-heat-builds-across-europe