Jellyfish disrupt French nuclear power plant for second time in a month
Summary
A swarm of jellyfish has disrupted operations at the Paluel nuclear power plant in France for the second time in a month. This interruption led to a significant reduction in the plant's energy output, requiring work to restore full operations.Key Facts
- The Paluel nuclear plant in Normandy is one of France's largest nuclear facilities.
- Jellyfish clogged the filters at the plant's pumping station, causing disruptions.
- The incident reduced the plant's energy output by 2.4 gigawatts.
- One reactor shut down, and another reduced its output for safety reasons.
- Paluel's total capacity is 5.2 gigawatts, and the incident nearly halved its output.
- Nuclear energy provides about 70% of France's total energy needs.
- In August, another French nuclear site experienced a similar jellyfish-related disruption.
- EDF, the national energy firm, is working to restore normal operations at Paluel.
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