Skip to content

tagblick

Tuesday, 11 August 2026

Search

Panorama

Heatwave: Impact on Apple and Electricity Production in France

This summer's heat is affecting French apple production and slowing down nuclear power plants.

Heatwave: Impact on Apple and Electricity Production in France
Photo: Marshelec · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

France is facing a projected decline in apple production for 2026 due to the extreme heat harming fruit growth, according to information from 20 Minutes.

Meanwhile, BFM Business reports that the Golfech nuclear power plant is once again offline due to high temperatures. The heatwave is significantly impacting electricity production in the country, with nuclear plants operating at reduced capacity.

Since the end of May, the repeated episodes of heatwaves have led to a drastic drop in productivity within the energy sector, affecting the ability to meet demand.

Advertisement

Your advertisement could be here

Reach readers across the German-speaking world — get in touch