Nuclear power in France

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Drawing such a large percentage of overall electrical production from nuclear power is unique to France. This reliance has resulted in certain necessary deviations from the standard design and function of other nuclear power programs. For instance, in order to meet changing demand throughout the day, some plants must work as peaking power plants, whereas most nuclear plant

France ''far from ready'' to build six new nuclear reactors, audit

France is "far from ready" to begin an estimated €50 billion project to build six new nuclear reactors, a report from the country''s top audit body said on Tuesday. Due to financing