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France has around 20GW on the coast (21,444MW including Flamanville 3). Also France looks to have winter-dominated electrical demand (50TWh in January 2023, 40
by chickenbig 2y ago
France has around 20GW on the coast (21,444MW including Flamanville 3).
Also France looks to have winter-dominated electrical demand (50TWh in January 2023, 40TWh in April, 37TWh in August, 46TWh in November). See https://www.iea.org/data-and-statistics/data-tools/monthly-electricity-statistics https://www.iea.org/data-and-statistics/data-tools/monthly-e... and select France.
- DrBazza 2y agoIndeed. Though, as I said there are others next to rivers. The map here: https://www.connexionfrance.com/news/map-where-are-frances-nuclear-reactors-and-what-is-planned-for-more/654036 https://www.connexionfrance.com/news/map-where-are-frances-n... shows 6 reactors on the coast, and 12 inland on rivers which are susceptible to summer river water temperatures and levels.
- chickenbig 2y ago> susceptible to summer river water temperatures and levels Yes, when the French grid needs them the least.