This week, a rise in electricity prices is expected in Europe as a new heatwave increases demand and threatens to reduce production at France's nuclear power plants:
Electricite de France has warned that it may cut the output of the Tricastin nuclear plant, as the high water temperature of the Rhône River limits the cooling of the reactors. According to ICIS, the heat in June and July has led to the largest production losses at French nuclear power plants in the last decade:
Analysts predict that electricity prices will continue to rise during the evening hours, although not as sharply as during the previous heatwave. According to Kpler's estimates, the price in Germany on Wednesday evening will reach 265.34 euros per megawatt-hour, compared to 216.76 euros recorded earlier, while evening prices in France will remain above 200 euros.
