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Europe Heat Wave Strains Power Supply, Sends Prices Soaring

Europe Heat Wave Strains Power Supply, Sends Prices Soaring
Bloomberg Markets Wednesday 24 June 2026, 10:16 UTC By Eva Brendel, Francois de Beaupuy 1 min read
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Energy Europe Heat Wave Strains Power Supply, Sends Prices Soaring Europe’s electricity system is under mounting pressure from an intense heat wave, with extreme swings in power prices as soaring temperatures drive up demand and curb output. In France, several nuclear reactors are unable to operate at full capacity, while wind power generation is weak across much of Europe as the high pressure system stills air currents. Record-breaking temperatures are also causing grid equipment to fail.

Energy Europe Heat Wave Strains Power Supply, Sends Prices Soaring Europe’s electricity system is under mounting pressure from an intense heat wave, with extreme swings in power prices as soaring temperatures drive up demand and curb output. In France, several nuclear reactors are unable to operate at full capacity, while wind power generation is weak across much of Europe as the high pressure system stills air currents. Record-breaking temperatures are also causing grid equipment to fail. [Image text:] actif signal
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