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Naveen Jindal Group in talks with US, French tech companies for proposed nuclear projects

Naveen Jindal Group is discussing nuclear technology with global providers like EDF and Westinghouse. They are also exploring options with NPCIL for large module reactors. The conglomerate plans to develop eighteen gigawatts of nuclear power capacity. This initiative aims to contribute to India's ambitious nuclear energy targets. Discussions involve evaluating…

The Economic Times · Jul 19

France shuts down nuclear reactors as heatwave intensifies

France's state-owned energy group EDF has temporarily shut down three nuclear reactors, while seven others could be operating at reduced power. France's largest electricity producer said the move was required to comply with environmental regulations.

Euronews · Jul 13

France powers down nuclear reactors over heatwave

France's main energy provider shut down three nuclear reactors. Eight other reactors are operating at reduced power due to extreme heat. This measure protects rivers from excessive hot water discharge. The country faces its third heatwave since May. Scientists link such extreme weather to climate change.

The Economic Times · Jul 12

France heatwave overwhelms hospitals and forces Pride march delay

Emergency doctors at one of Paris's biggest hospitals warned on Friday that wards had become dangerously overcrowded after a week of soaring temperatures, as authorities restricted public alcohol consumption, organisers postponed the annual Pride march and €130 million was pledged to help schools adapt to climate change.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 26

France heatwave: Rising river temperatures trigger shutdown of nuclear reactors

EDF cites environmental rules protecting river ecosystems as rising water temperatures force output cuts at sites on the Seine and Rhone.

Euronews · Jun 25

France shuts down nuclear reactors in heatwave precaution

France's primary energy provider has temporarily halted two nuclear reactors amid a severe heatwave to protect rivers from excessive warming. Power plants rely on river water for cooling, and discharging heated water can harm aquatic life. These shutdowns, including at Nogent-sur-Seine and Bugey, are crucial for meeting environmental regulations. Despite…

The Economic Times · Jun 25

Power outages and melting roads: Heatwave strains French infrastructure

Power outages, train delays, and melting roads – the current heatwave is straining France's infrastructure. Electricity provider EDF says it has had to reduce its nuclear power output, but that it still has enough capacity to meet demand. Also in the show: the UN's International Maritime Organization starts evacuating some…

France 24 · Jun 24

Europe heatwave: France records hottest day since 1947; power outages hit thousands

Europe's record-breaking heatwave left around 68,000 households without electricity in northwestern France on Wednesday, authorities said, in the country's first major power outage of the latest bout of extreme weather, as EDF shut down a nuclear reactor and reduced output at two others due to rising river temperatures.

The Times of India · Jun 24

How doing a wash while you watch the World Cup at 2am could cut energy bills

Change in viewing habits offered by match times at 2026 tournament could mean using cheaper off-peak power

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13

SoftBank to spend up to $87 billion on French AI data centers — country offers ample nuclear grid that US sites lack

SoftBank carries over $130 billion in debt and took a $40 billion bridge loan in March to fund its latest OpenAI investment.

Tom’s Hardware · May 31